Scott Company's Variable Expenses Are 72% of Sales

question 40

Multiple Choice

Scott Company's variable expenses are 72% of sales. sales is $2,450,000. If sales are $60,000 below the break-even point, the company would report a:

• A)$43,200 loss.
• B)$60,000 loss.
• C)$16,800 loss.
• D)cannot be determined from the data given.

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