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Craig Eckert sells a car for £990, having bought it for £890 at auction. His contribution from this sale is £100. How does this contribution relate to Craig's overall business?
Craig Eckert sells a car for £990, having bought it for £890 at auction. His contribution from this sale is £100. How does this contribution relate to Craig's overall business?
- It directly represents his profit from the sale, after accounting for all business expenses.
- It contributes towards covering his fixed costs, such as rent and insurance, and any remaining amount contributes to profit. (correct)
- It is solely used to replenish his stock by funding the purchase of the next car at auction.
- It is immediately allocated to covering variable costs associated with preparing cars for sale.
A business is analyzing its break-even point. What does achieving the break-even output signify for the business?
A business is analyzing its break-even point. What does achieving the break-even output signify for the business?
- The business has covered all of its fixed costs, but variable costs still need to be accounted for.
- The business has reached its maximum potential profit, and further sales will only marginally increase profits.
- The business's total revenue is equal to its total costs, and it is neither making a profit nor incurring a loss. (correct)
- The business has optimized its production process to minimize costs, regardless of revenue.
A company has fixed costs of $50,000 and a contribution of $25 per unit. Using the break-even formula, what is the break-even output?
A company has fixed costs of $50,000 and a contribution of $25 per unit. Using the break-even formula, what is the break-even output?
- 1,000 units
- 2,500 units
- 2,000 units (correct)
- 500 units
On a break-even chart, what do the total cost and total revenue lines represent?
On a break-even chart, what do the total cost and total revenue lines represent?
A business wants to lower its break-even point. Which of the following strategies would be MOST effective, assuming all other factors remain constant?
A business wants to lower its break-even point. Which of the following strategies would be MOST effective, assuming all other factors remain constant?
Jack's business has fixed costs of £60,000 and breaks even at 1000 benches with total revenue of £100,000. If he produces 800 benches, what is the likely financial outcome?
Jack's business has fixed costs of £60,000 and breaks even at 1000 benches with total revenue of £100,000. If he produces 800 benches, what is the likely financial outcome?
Jack is considering a new product line. What key question can break-even analysis help him answer regarding this new product?
Jack is considering a new product line. What key question can break-even analysis help him answer regarding this new product?
If Jack is currently selling 1200 benches, with a break-even point at 1000 benches, what does the margin of safety of 200 benches indicate?
If Jack is currently selling 1200 benches, with a break-even point at 1000 benches, what does the margin of safety of 200 benches indicate?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a decrease in Jack's margin of safety, assuming all other factors remain constant?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a decrease in Jack's margin of safety, assuming all other factors remain constant?
A bank requests a business plan from Jack, including break-even analysis. From the bank's perspective, what is the primary reason for requiring this information?
A bank requests a business plan from Jack, including break-even analysis. From the bank's perspective, what is the primary reason for requiring this information?
If Jack's fixed costs increase but the selling price per bench remains the same, what will happen to the break-even point?
If Jack's fixed costs increase but the selling price per bench remains the same, what will happen to the break-even point?
Jack is deciding whether to manufacture bench components in-house or buy them from an external supplier. How can break-even analysis help with this decision?
Jack is deciding whether to manufacture bench components in-house or buy them from an external supplier. How can break-even analysis help with this decision?
Jack currently makes a profit of £30,000 when producing 1500 benches. If fixed costs increase by £10,000, and he continues to produce 1500 benches, what will be the immediate impact on his profit, assuming no other changes?
Jack currently makes a profit of £30,000 when producing 1500 benches. If fixed costs increase by £10,000, and he continues to produce 1500 benches, what will be the immediate impact on his profit, assuming no other changes?
Which of the statement is true regarding break even.
Which of the statement is true regarding break even.
How is Margin of Safety calculated?
How is Margin of Safety calculated?
Flashcards
Contribution
Contribution
The difference between selling price and variable costs; contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.
Break-Even Point
Break-Even Point
The point where total costs equal total revenue, resulting in neither profit nor loss.
Break-Even Output
Break-Even Output
The level of output at which total costs equal total revenue.
Break-Even Output Formula
Break-Even Output Formula
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Break-Even Chart
Break-Even Chart
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Profit
Profit
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Loss
Loss
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Margin of Safety
Margin of Safety
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Calculating Margin of Safety
Calculating Margin of Safety
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Importance of a Large Margin of Safety
Importance of a Large Margin of Safety
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"What-If" Analysis
"What-If" Analysis
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Break-Even for New Product
Break-Even for New Product
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Break-Even Analysis in Business Plans
Break-Even Analysis in Business Plans
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Study Notes
- Break-even analysis helps businesses determine the production volume needed to cover total costs
- It indicates the point at which total costs (fixed + variable) equal total revenue, resulting in neither profit nor loss
- Break-even analysis is very important for businesses
- It pinpoints the output level required to cover all costs so future sales generate profit
Contribution
- Contribution is the difference between selling price and variable costs
- Craig Eckert sold a Golf GTI for £990 after buying it at auction for £890
- His contribution is £100 (£990 - £890)
Calculating Break-Even Using Contribution
- The formula to calculate break-even output is: Fixed Costs / Contribution
Break-Even Chart
- Break-even charts visually represent total costs and total revenue to identify the break-even point and output
- Output is plotted on the horizontal axis
- Revenue, costs, and profit are plotted on the vertical axis
- Break-even charts display:
- Total cost value over a range of output
- Total revenue value over a range of output
- Fixed costs over a range of output
- Output level required to break-even
- Profit at a specific output level
- For Jack's business, fixed costs are £60,000
- The break-even point is £100,000 (1000 benches produced)
- If Jack produces 1500 benches, his profit is £30,000
Margin of Safety
- Margin of safety indicates how much sales can decline before a loss occurs
- It represents the range of output over which a profit is made
- The margin of safety is the gap between the break-even output level and the current profitable output level
- If Jack produces 1200 benches, the margin of safety is 200 benches
Using Break-Even Analysis
- Break-even analysis assists businesses in future decision-making and answering "what if" questions
- Examples questions include:
- What would happen to the break-even point if the price went up?
- If a is new product added, how many units must be sold to break-even?
- What level of output is needed to prevent a loss for a startup?
- Banks use break-even analysis in business plans to decide if a loan will be provided
Limitations of Break-Even Analysis
- Break-even analysis has limitations, it is oversimplified, and assumptions are unrealistic
- It assumes all output is sold, which is rarely the case
- It assumes static conditions, failing to account for changes in wages, prices, or tech
- Break-even analysis depends on accurate data to construct cost and revenue functions
- It assumes linear total revenue and total cost lines, which may not be true
- Bulk orders can cause fluctuations
- Multi-product businesses face challenges allocating fixed costs
- Some fixed costs may be stepped, posing difficulties for break-even analysis
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Explore break-even analysis, a tool for businesses to determine the production volume needed to cover total costs. Learn how to calculate the break-even point using contribution margin, and discover how break-even charts visually represent costs and revenue to pinpoint profitability.
