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Break-even analysis

Topic 5.5 teaches students to calculate and interpret break-even points, construct break-even charts, and analyse the effects of changes in costs or revenue on profitability. Students evaluate the usefulness and limitations of break-even analysis as a decision-making tool.

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Sub-topics in Topic 5.5

5.5.1Contribution5.5.2Break-even charts5.5.3Break-even calculations: quantity, margin of safety, target profit and target price5.5.4Changes to break-even, and its limitations