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Other Worksheets 79
Breakeven Worksheet Variables
Note: This guidebook categorizes calculator variables by their method of
entry. (See “Types of Worksheet Variables” on page 18.)
Resetting the Breakeven Worksheet Variables
• To reset default values for all Breakeven worksheet variables, press
& z. All Breakeven worksheet variables default to zero.
• To clear all calculator variables and formats and reset default values,
including the Breakeven worksheet variables, press & } !.
Computing Breakeven
1. To access the Breakeven worksheet, press & r. The FC variable
appears.
2. Press # or " to select a known variable, key in the value, and press
!.
3. Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining known variables.
4. To compute a value for the unknown variable, press # or " until the
variable is displayed, and then press C The calculator displays the
computed value.
Example: Computing Breakeven Quantity
A canoe company sells paddles for $20 each. The unit variable cost is $15,
and the fixed costs are $3,000. How many paddles must be sold to break
even?
Variable Key Display Variable Type
Fixed cost &
r
FC
Enter/compute
Variable cost per unit #
VC
Enter/compute
Unit price #
P
Enter/compute
Profit #
PFT
Enter/compute
Quantity #
Q
Enter/compute
To Press Display
Access Breakeven worksheet. & r
FC=
Current value
Enter fixed costs.
3000 !
FC=
3,000.00
1
Enter variable cost per unit. #
15 !
VC=
15.00
1
Enter price. #
20 !
P=
20.00
1