To improve the safety margin, which of the following should happen:
increase the sales dollars break even point. |
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increase the variable cost per unit |
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decrease selling prices, assuming the price change will have no effect on demand. |
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stimulate sales volume growth. |
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None of the above |
Correct Answer: Stimulates Sales Volume Growth
This is because, Safety Margin depends on formula: Total Sales Volume – Break Even Volume
The more the sales volume, better will a Safety Margin.
increase the sales dollars break even point. |
If Break Even point increases, and sales volume existing at same level, Safety margin will decrease. |
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increase the variable cost per unit |
Increase in variable cost = less unit contribution = increase in break even units = fall in safety margin. |
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decrease selling prices, assuming the price change will have no effect on demand. |
Decrease in sales price = less unit contribution = increase in break even units = fall in safety margin. |
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