Break Even Analysis: Solve for Unknowns in Business Costs

A company sells handmade candles for $15 each. The fixed costs for running the business are $300. How many candles must they sell to break even?

• 30

• 15

• 25

• 20

A gym charges a monthly membership fee of $40 and has fixed costs of $1,200. How many members do they need to break even?

• 20

• 30

• 50

• 40

A farmer sells apples for $2 per pound. If the cost to grow the apples is $500, how many pounds must he sell to break even?

• 400 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 250 pounds

• 300 pounds

A movie theater has fixed costs of $2,000 per month. If they charge $10 per ticket, how many tickets do they need to sell to break even?

• 200 tickets

• 250 tickets

• 150 tickets

• 300 tickets

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

A bakery sells cupcakes for $3 each and has fixed costs of $600. How many cupcakes must they sell to break even?

• 300

• 250

• 150

• 200

A local coffee shop has fixed costs of $1,000 and sells coffee for $5 per cup. How many cups of coffee must they sell to break even?

• 300 cups

• 150 cups

• 250 cups

• 200 cups

A clothing store has fixed costs of $2,500 and sells shirts for $25 each. How many shirts must they sell to break even?

• 200

• 100

• 150

• 75

A concert venue has fixed costs of $10,000. If they sell tickets for $50 each, how many tickets must they sell to break even?

• 250

• 300

• 150

• 200

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

A software company has fixed costs of $5,000 and sells a subscription for $100 per month. How many subscriptions must they sell to break even?

• 100 subscriptions

• 70 subscriptions

• 50 subscriptions

• 30 subscriptions

A food truck has fixed costs of $1,500 and sells tacos for $4 each. How many tacos must they sell to break even?

• 375

• 250

• 300

• 500