Break-even Point (Outline)

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Our Explanation of Break-even Point illustrates how to determine the number of units or sales dollars that will result in zero net income. The techniques rely on a product's contribution margin or contribution margin ratio.

Part 1Introduction to Break-even Point, Expense Behavior, Revenues or Sales
Part 2Contribution Margin, Break-even Point in Units
Part 3Desired Profit in Units, Break-even Point in Sales Dollars, Desired Profit in Sales Dollars
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