One assumption can change the cost story.

Illustrative cost index. Arbitrary teaching inputs, not industry benchmarks or measured process data.

Base case
100.0
Selected case
100.0

Base case: 100.0 index points.

Assumptions, formula and all scenario values

Base cost = 100 units; feedstock = 25 of those units. Feedstock scenario = 100 + (25 × 0.20) = 105. Output scenario assumes unchanged total cost and 10% less saleable output: 100 ÷ 0.90 = 111.1.

ScenarioCost index
Base case100.0
Feedstock +20%105.0
Output -10%111.1
FoodEdge illustrative model. Single-variable scenarios, not a forecast. All values remain available without JavaScript.