Costs, scale of production and break-even analysis — practice question

Explain four ways in which the break-even chart in Appendix 3 could help SSE.

Consider how each of the following three changes may affect SSE’s profit. Which change is likely to have the greatest effect on SSE’s profit? Justify your answer. • A depreciation of country Z's currency • An import tariff imposed on sports helmets imported into country Z • Quotas imposed on sports helmets in countries where SSE sells its products