EM Sales Had $2,200,000 in Sales Last Month

question 77

Multiple Choice

EM Sales had $2,200,000 in sales last month.The contribution margin ratio was 30% and operating profits were $180,000.What is EM's margin of safety?

• A)$480,000
• B)$600,000
• C)$2,020,000
• D)Cannot determine with the information given.

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