Even when you hold the sales mix constant, it is impossible to calculate the break-even point for individual products in a multiple product firm because many of the fixed costs are common to a number of products.

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It is possible to calculate the break-even point for individual products in a multiple product firm by allocating fixed costs appropriately and using the sales mix to determine the contribution margin for each product.

Even When You Hold the Sales Mix Constant, It Is