A Business Has a Capacity of $4,000,000 of Sales, Actual

question 80

Multiple Choice

A business has a capacity of $4,000,000 of sales, actual sales of $1,500,000, break-even sales of $900,000, fixed costs of $540,000, and variable costs that are 40% of sales.What is the margin of safety expressed as a percentage of sales?

• A) 40%
• B) 42%
• C) 33%
• D) 35%

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Definitions:

Ethical Responsibility

involves the duty of individuals and organizations to act in a morally principled manner to benefit society and minimize harm.

Milton Friedman

An influential American economist known for his strong belief in free-market capitalism and minimal government intervention in the economy.

Philanthropic Goodwill

The level of social responsibility in which a business does good without the expectation of anything in return.

Social Responsibility

Involves businesses making decisions and taking actions that benefit society as well as themselves.