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Break-even point in units

The units you must sell to cover all costs.

Q = CF ÷ (P − CV)

What each letter means

  • CF: Fixed costs
  • P: Price per unit
  • CV: Variable cost per unit

An example

With CF = €3,000, P = €50, CV = €30: Units to break even = 150 units.

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What it is: Break-even point