A product sells for €23 per unit. The variable cost is €15 per unit and the fixed costs are €16 000 per month. Find the monthly profit Π when 2 500 units are sold (a loss is negative).
Break-even analysis worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. Π = 4000 €
- 2. p = 9.5 €
- 3. Q = 2750 units
- 4. Q = 7500 units
- 5. Q = 1600 units
- 6. Q = 16000 units
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