Break-even (OCR GCSE Business): Quizzes

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5.4 Break-even
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What is the break-even point?

When total revenue = total costs

What is the margin of safety?

How much sales can fall before break-even

What does contribution mean?

How much each unit covers fixed costs

How is contribution per unit calculated?

Selling price - variable cost per unit

How do you calculate break-even output?

Fixed costs ÷ Contribution per unit

How is the margin of safety calculated?

Actual output - Break-even output

How does break-even analysis benefit worker motivation?

Gives workers a target to aspire to

How does break-even help with business planning?

Can examine scenarios like cost rises

What unrealistic assumption does break-even make about variable costs?

They always stay the same

What does break-even assume about units produced?

All units produced are sold

Why is break-even not suitable for some businesses?

Not good for multiple products

A business sells cases at £20, variable cost £8, fixed cost £30,000. What's break-even output?

2,500 units

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