Educational worksheet

Merchandise costing, stock and settlement

Teach contribution after variable costs. Includes a fictional 100-unit example; every assumption is editable.

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Assumptions

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Fictional teaching case (editable)

100 units at a tax-exclusive $30 is the default story. It is not an observed industry margin. Contribution after the listed variable costs is shown separately from the result after stated fixed design cost. Sold-unit contribution and cash tied in unsold stock are different views; this model assumes all listed units sold.

Revenue3000.00
Variable costs1650.00
Contribution after variable costs1350.00
After stated fixed design cost1050.00
Break-even units (fixed / per-unit contribution)23 (rounded up)

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