Capstone · Week 3

Revenue Streams

Build a clear unit‑economics table. Use Goal Seek to hit a target margin and explain what price or volume you need.

Check expectations on Rubrics.

What to include
Make the math visible
  • Assumptions: price, variable cost, fixed cost.
  • Outputs: margin %, break‑even units, key drivers.
  • Goal Seek: snapshot of inputs and the goal you solved for.
  • Short note: what change improves margin the most?
Excel Requirements
Dynamic unit‑economics and break‑even
  • Set up inputs for price, variable cost per unit, and monthly fixed cost.
  • Compute contribution margin per unit and margin %.
  • Compute break‑even units = fixed cost ÷ contribution per unit.
  • Use Goal Seek to hit a target margin % by changing price or cost.
Quality Checks
Reliable numbers that update
  • Inputs are clearly labeled; outputs change when inputs change.
  • Break‑even formula is correct and uses references to inputs.
  • Goal Seek notes show both the target and the changing cell.
  • No hard‑coded totals; all key values come from formulas.
Submission
What to turn in
  • Excel file with inputs, outputs, and a note about Goal Seek results.
  • Short written explanation (4–6 sentences) of your main driver.