Breakeven exercise - cosmetic surgery while you wait
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
by Jim Riley
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Here is an exercise in breakeven analysis on Jordan and Peter’s new business idea that you can use with your students. It also covers market analysis (AQA AS Unit 1)...
Click here to download the worksheet (includes worked solution)
Click here to download Excel spreadsheet with breakeven workings
Categories: BUSINESS THEMES Finance & Accounting EXAM BOARD SUPPORT AS & A2 Business AQA BUSS1 Edexcel Unit 1 TEACHING BUSINESS Starters & Plenaries
Tags: aqa, breakeven, breakeven analysis, contribution, margin of safety
Tags: aqa, breakeven, breakeven analysis, contribution, margin of safety
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