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Profitability

Discounts and promotions

Compare normal and promotional contribution at constant cost. A discount does not automatically imply greater demand.

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currency / unit
currency / unit
%
units / period
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currency / period
%
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Variable to solve: Discount
Target result: Net promotional contribution

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Net promotional contribution

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Scenario result

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Minimum required units134 units
Promotional price
€90.00
Contribution
€30.00
Contribution loss at same volume
€1,000.00
Net promotional contribution
€3,000.00
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Method and assumptions

Compare normal and promotional contribution at constant cost. A discount does not automatically imply greater demand.

Examples are illustrative. Profitability excludes recoverable indirect taxes; use consistent periods. Results depend on your inputs. No automatic legal rates are applied.

Q₁ = (Q₀ × M₀ + A) / M₁

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