The point at which total revenue equals total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.
Example: If a company’s total fixed costs are $50,000 and the contribution margin per unit is $20, the break-even point is reached when 2,500 units are sold ($50,000 / $20). The next unit (or marginal unit) results in profit!
break-even point (BEP)
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