At the break-even point, the total sales and the total cost is said to be equal. Therefore, there is no profit or loss. We set up the equation as follows:
Profit/Loss = (Unit Contribution Margin) (Units) - (Fixed Costs) = 0
Unit contribution margin is (0.20)(1.50) = 0.30
Substituting the known values gives;
0 = (0.30)(400,000) - FC
FC = (0.30)(400,000)
FC = $120,000
Therefore, the total fixed costs would $120,000.