A product sells for €20 per unit. The variable cost is €12 per unit and the fixed costs are €6 400 per month. Find the monthly profit Π when 1 000 units are sold (a loss is negative).
Break-even analysis worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. Π = 1600 €
- 2. S = 180000 €
- 3. Q = 3250 units
- 4. Q = 1500 units
- 5. MS = 23.08 %
- 6. Q = 1600 units
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