In: Accounting
Mcmurtry Corporation sells a product for $120 per unit. The product's current sales are 12,300 units and its break-even sales are 10,824 units. The margin of safety as a percentage of sales is closest to:
Multiple Choice
12%
14%
88%
86%
Hence, the answer is 12%
Margin of safety= | (Current sales level-Breakeven point)/Current sales level*100 | ||
Sales In units | 12300 | units | |
Sales in dollar | 1476000 | 12300*120 | |
Break-even Sales In units | 10824 | units | |
Sales in dollar | 1298880 | 10824*120 | |
Margin of safety= | ((1476000-1298880)/1476000)*100 | ||
12 | |||
= | 12% |
__________________________________________END_____________________________________________________ |
Hi mate, |
I would be grateful to you if you can provide a thumbs up and write one beautiful comment. It will improve my rating and let me continue my journey here. |
In case of doubt, please comment. I will consider myself fortunate if I can help you. |
All the best for your bright future. |
Be safe from the corona. Wear a mask before going out and wash hands frequently especially before touching the face |