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The break-even point is the level of sales at which total revenue equals total costs — producing neither a profit nor a loss. It is one of the most fundamental concepts in business planning, telling you the minimum output needed to cover all costs.

Hướng dẫn từng bước

  1. 1List all fixed costs (rent, salaries, insurance) — costs that do not change with output
  2. 2Identify the selling price per unit and variable cost per unit
  3. 3Calculate contribution margin: Selling price − Variable cost per unit
  4. 4Divide total fixed costs by the contribution margin to get break-even units

Ví dụ có lời giải

đầu vào
Fixed costs £5,000 · Price £20 · Variable cost £12
Kết quả
625 units
5000 ÷ (20−12) = 625
đầu vào
Fixed costs $10,000 · Price $50 · Variable cost $30
Kết quả
500 units
$10,000 ÷ $20 = 500

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