Berkut company's variable cost per unit was $25 and a
total fixed cost was $300,000. Assuming the company sells its
product for $50 per unit, what is its margin of safety if sales
total $800,000
a. 16,000 units
b. 25%
c. 12000 units
d. 1000 units
Correct answer--- b. 25%
A |
Sales price |
$ 50.00 |
B |
Variable cost per unit |
$ 25.00 |
C=A-B |
Contribution per unit |
$ 25.00 |
D |
Fixed cost |
$ 3,00,000.00 |
E=D/C |
Breakeven Sales in units |
12,000 |
F= E x 50 |
Breakeven Sales in Dollars |
$ 6,00,000.00 |
G |
Actual sales |
$ 8,00,000.00 |
H=G-F |
Margin of Safety in Dollars |
$ 2,00,000.00 |
I=H/50 |
Margin of Safety in Units |
4000 |
J=H/G |
Margin of safety percentage |
25% |
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