Fixed costs are costs that
do not change with output
Rent
Salary
Insurance
Tax
Variable costs are
costs that do change
with output
Raw Materials
Phone bill
Wages/Comission
Break even is the point
where sales are exactly
the same as costs
It shows us how
many things need to
be sold to stop loss
and start making a
profit
Break even point formula;
fixed costs/selling price -
variable costs per unti
For the table and chart method,
you should complete the table
first; using all the different
calculations. .
Once that is complete, you are ready to plot the
graph using an appropriate scale. The y axis should be
labelled as costs and the x axis should be labelled
output
Important
formulas to
remebmber
Total revenue: Selling price per unit * Quantity sold
Total costs: fixed
costs+ variable costs
Advantages of
break even analysis
Can calculate the number of
sales needed to break even
Help sets
targets for
the future
Can work out number of
sales needed to stop loss
Can use a graph for
visual representation
Disadvantages
of break even
Assumes
no stocks
are being
held
Doesn't consider
competition
Incorrect data
can produce
inaccurate results
Difficult for multi-product
businesses
Using ICT can give you a
clear representation of what
is needed for your business
to break even