Break-Even | AQA A Level Business 7138 PowerPoint

This PowerPoint covers the AQA A Level Business (7138) topic of break-even.

It is intended to help teachers explain the theory clearly, guide students through the calculations and develop confidence in interpreting break-even data and charts.

This resource includes:

• a fully editable PowerPoint
• a Do Now starter activity
• a Quick Fire Five knowledge check
• clear explanation of key theory and calculations
• applied business examples
• exam-style questions, including extended written practice
• suggested answers

Content covered:

• calculation, interpretation and analysis of:
• fixed costs
• variable costs
• total costs
• revenue
• contribution per unit
• total contribution
• break-even output
• margin of safety
• interpretation of break-even charts
• illustration and analysis of the effects of changes in price, output and costs on a break-even chart
• the purpose and value of break-even analysis

This resource has been produced by an experienced A Level Business teacher and examiner, with a focus on helping students strengthen their knowledge, calculation skills, analysis and evaluation for A Level exam questions.

Suitable for teachers looking to save planning time and use a lesson resource that is closely matched to the specification.