A caterer expects to sell 1 250 meals per month. Each meal has a variable cost of €3 and the fixed costs are €1 875 per month. What is the lowest price p per meal at which the caterer breaks even?
Break-even analysis worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. p = 4.5 €
- 2. Π = 2400 €
- 3. Q = 2100 units
- 4. Q = 1000 units
- 5. MS = 23.08 %
- 6. Q = 1500 units
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