CBSE Class XI · Academic Session 2026–27

Business Finance and Arithmetic

Separate fixed and variable costs, revenue, contribution and break-even. Contribution per unit=selling price−variable cost. Break-even quantity=fixed costs÷contribution per unit, assuming stable prices and costs within the range.

Topic notes

Separate fixed and variable costs, revenue, contribution and break-even. Contribution per unit=selling price−variable cost. Break-even quantity=fixed costs÷contribution per unit, assuming stable prices and costs within the range.

Applied example

Fixed cost ₹12,000; selling price ₹80; variable cost ₹50. Contribution ₹30; break-even=12,000/30=400 units.

Case study and practice

Revision

Use an example, define the business term and distinguish assumption from evidence. Project claims should be based on research and cited sources.

Official CBSE curriculum (2026–27)