Gaultier Company Had Actual Sales of $800,000 When Break-Even Sales

question 47

Multiple Choice

Gaultier Company had actual sales of $800,000 when break-even sales were $600,000. What is the margin of safety ratio?

• A) 25%
• B) 33%
• C) 67%
• D) 75%

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