A Company with a Break-Even Point at $900,000 in Sales

question 117

Essay

A company with a break-even point at $900,000 in sales revenue had fixed costs of $225,000. When actual sales were $1,000,000, variable costs were $750,000. Determine
(a) the margin of safety expressed in dollars,
(b) the margin of safety expressed as a percentage of sales,
(c) the contribution margin ratio, and
(d) the operating income.

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Definitions:

Portfolio Investment

Investments in a variety of financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, and commodities, to diversify risks.

Direct Investment

Refers to buying and holding a significant amount of interest in a foreign company or investing in a manner that grants control over the operations and management.

Securities

Securities that signify ownership in a company listed on the stock market, a debt owed by a corporation or government entity (bonds), or entitlements to ownership through options.

Exchange Rate

The price of one country's currency expressed in another country's currency; it determines how much one currency is worth in terms of another.