The Margin of Safety Is a Key Concept of CVP

question 53

Multiple Choice

The margin of safety is a key concept of CVP analysis.The margin of safety is the

• A)contribution margin rate.
• B)difference between budgeted contribution margin and actual contribution margin.
• C)difference between budgeted contribution margin and break-even contribution margin.
• D)difference between budgeted sales and break-even sales.

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