Graphical Location of Break-Even Point

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The break-even point is obtained at the intersection of:

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The break-even point is obtained at the intersection of:

  1. Total revenue and Total cost line ✓ Correct
  2. Total cost and variable cost line
  3. Variable cost and fixed cost line
  4. Fixed cost and total cost line
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Total revenue and Total cost line

On a break-even chart, the break-even point is found at the intersection of the Total Revenue line and the Total Cost line.

Break-Even Chart Elements
  • X-axis: Units of output (production/sales quantity)
  • Y-axis: Cost/Revenue (in ₹)
  • Fixed Cost line: Horizontal line — doesn't change with output (e.g., rent, insurance)
  • Total Cost line: Starts at fixed cost and rises with output (Fixed cost + Variable cost)
  • Total Revenue line: Starts from origin (zero) and rises with output at the selling price rate
  • Break-even point: Where Total Revenue = Total Cost (intersection of TR and TC lines)
  • Area to the left of break-even point = Loss area
  • Area to the right of break-even point = Profit area

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