The analysis shows that the breakeven pointy for visitors volume is 78,291. There are certain assumptions which are considered during the calculation of the breakeven point analysis. The inflows from the grants and supporting members have been deducted from fixed cost to arrive at breakeven point (Altman, 2012, pp. 604).
TMSAC
Breakeven Analysis of Visitors
Particulars
Amount in $
Fixed cost
985,000.00
Grants
564,000.00
Funds from Supporting members
112.75 1,255 141,501.25
Net Fixed cost
279,498.75
Variable Cost
Handouts
0.55
0.55
Electric cost
0.15
0.15
Tape Cost
0.38
0.38
Unit Variable Cost
1.08
Type of Visitors
Percent of total visitors
Price
Net revenue
Regular
65%
6
3.9
Group
15%
3
0.45
Senior Citizens
10%
2
0.2
Student
10%
1
0.1
Unit Selling price
4.65
Formula for Breakeven point
Total Fixed Cost/(Unit Selling Price - Variable cost)
Breakeven visitors volume
78,291
Case Study Problem No # 2
The revenue from visitors is calculated on the basis of selling price determine in breakeven point analysis. The variable cost of each visitor calculated in breakeven point analysis is also used in determining expenses of visitors.
The analysis indicated that the exhibit is not self sufficient in financing the capital requirements for itself. The analysis showed that there will be a need of grant amounting to $ 138,586 because total expected expenses which will be incurred on exhibit are more than the revenue that the incremental visitors will bring (White et.al, 2003, pp. 75).
TMSAC
Estimation of Financial requirements
Particulars
Amount in $
Upgrade cost
175,000.00
Incremental Visitors per month
850.00
Unit Variable Cost
1.08
Unit Selling price
4.65
Incremental Visitors Cost on monthly basis
918.00
Revenue from incremental visitors on monthly basis
3,952.50
Incremental Visitors Cost on yearly basis
11,016.00
Revenue from incremental visitors on yearly basis
47,430.00
Total expected revenue of exhibit yearly (from incremental visitors)
47,430.00
Total cost of exhibit & incremental customer yearly