COST ACCOUNTING
BREAK EVEN POINT
Question
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What is the break-even output if the amount charged to customers is £60, the cost of making each item is £25 and fixed costs are £700, 000?
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£20, 000
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£2, 000
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20, 000
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2, 000
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -To calculate the break-even point in units use the formula: Break-Even point (units) = Fixed Costs ÷ (Sales price per unit – Variable costs per unit) or in sales dollars using the formula: Break-Even point (sales dollars) = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin.
Detailed explanation-2: -To calculate your break-even (dollar value) before net profit: Break-even ($) = overhead expenses ÷ (1 − (COGS ÷ total sales))
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