[ \textContribution per cup = 3.00 - 1.00 = 2.00 ] [ \textBEP (units) = \frac10002.00 = 500 \text cups ] ✅ 500 cups Part 4: Trade Discounts (Chain Discounts) Chapter 1 often introduces single and chain discounts. Question 5 An invoice lists a product with a list price of $2,000. The supplier offers a trade discount of 20% and another 10% (20/10). What is the net price?

Chapter 1 of any Business Mathematics course typically lays the foundation. It moves away from abstract algebra and into profit margins , discounts , break-even points , and markups .

[ \textProfit Percentage (on SP) = \frac\textProfit\textSelling Price \times 100 ] [ = \frac60400 \times 100 = 15% ] ✅ 15% based on SP Part 2: Markup vs. Markdown Question 3 (Markup) A jacket costs a store $80. They apply a 40% markup on cost. Later, they offer a 20% discount on the marked price. What is the final selling price?

[ \textBreak-Even Point (units) = \frac\textFixed Costs\textPrice per unit - \textVariable Cost per unit ] Question 4 A coffee shop sells cups of coffee for $3.00 each. Variable cost per cup (beans, cup, lid) is $1.00. Fixed costs (rent, insurance) are $1,000 per month. How many cups must they sell to break even?

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