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Mechanical Engineering · Q9

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 9

Q9

In break-even analysis, total cost consists of

A.
Fixed cost
B.
Variable cost
C.
Fixed cost + variable cost
Answer
D.
Fixed cost + variable cost + overheads

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The break-even point (BEP) or break-even level represents the sales amount—in either unit (quantity) or revenue (sales) terms—that is required to cover total costs, consisting of both fixed and variable costs to the company.
Total profit at the break-even point is zero.