22.3 - Assumptions of Break-even Analysis
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What is a fixed cost? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think of costs that remain constant regardless of output.
Why is it assumed that the selling price remains constant?
💡 Hint: Consider how prices can change in real-life scenarios.
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What does the break-even point indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember what condition defines breaking even.
True or False: Break-even analysis requires that all components of cost behave in a linear fashion.
💡 Hint: Think about how costs typically respond to changes in output.
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Create a break-even analysis for a company that sells two types of products, A and B, each with different fixed and variable costs. Calculate the total break-even point assuming they sell in a constant ratio.
💡 Hint: Consider how to weigh the fixed and variable costs for each product.
Discuss how fluctuating selling prices can affect the reliability of break-even analysis in a highly competitive market. Provide an example that incorporates multiple product lines.
💡 Hint: Think about real-time sales data and adaptions managers would need to make.
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