A product sells for €28 per unit. The variable cost is €18 per unit and the fixed costs are €50 000 per month. Find the monthly profit Π when 7 500 units are sold (a loss is negative).
Break-even analysis worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. Π = 25000 €
- 2. p = 9.5 €
- 3. Q = 1700 units
- 4. Q = 2125 units
- 5. MS = 44.44 %
- 6. Q = 2500 units
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