A product sells for €14 per unit. The variable cost is €8 per unit and the fixed costs are €12 000 per month. Find the monthly profit Π when 3 500 units are sold (a loss is negative).
Break-even analysis worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. Π = 9000 €
- 2. p = 17 €
- 3. Q = 6000 units
- 4. Q = 2200 units
- 5. MS = 23.08 %
- 6. Q = 8000 units
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