If Is Added to Twice the Reciprocal of a Number

question 98

Short Answer

If is added to twice the reciprocal of a number, the result is 1. Find the number.

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Definitions:

Break-even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, meaning the business is neither making a profit nor suffering a loss.

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production in a business.

Sales

The total revenue generated from goods or services sold by a company during a specific period.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The ratio of contribution margin to sales revenue, indicating the percentage of each sales dollar available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.