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I'm in Business, Now What Do I Charge?

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Students determine what price must be charged in order for an entrepreneur to breakeven and to make a profit. They calculate the breakeven price, identify opportunity costs, and write a paragraph explaining what costs should be used for goods/services.

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entrepreneurs, careers

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business venture, entrepreneur, running a business, social studies
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Year
2002

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