ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

BREAK EVEN POINT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the break-even output if the variable cost per booklet is £2, the fixed costs are £30, 000 and selling price is £5?
A
5, 000
B
10, 000
C
15, 000
D
20, 000
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: -In accounting, the breakeven point is calculated by dividing the fixed costs of production by the price per unit minus the variable costs of production. The breakeven point is the level of production at which the costs of production equal the revenues for a product.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your break-even point is equal to your fixed costs, divided by your average price, minus variable costs. Basically, you need to figure out what your net profit per unit sold is and divide your fixed costs by that number. This will tell you how many units you need to sell before you start earning a profit.

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