The MECE principle, which stands for Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive, can be applied to problem-solving by ensuring that when breaking down a problem, the categories or groups are mutually exclusive, meaning they do not overlap, and collectively exhaustive, meaning they cover all possible options. This helps to avoid missing out on any potential solutions or considering the same solution twice. In the context of the provided content, the MECE principle is applied in breaking down company profits into distinct, non-overlapping categories (Revenue and Costs), and further breaking down these categories into all possible components (Units sold, Price per unit, Fixed cost, and Variable cost).
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