Gould Enterprises Sells Computer Disks for $1

question 94

Multiple Choice

Gould Enterprises sells computer disks for $1.50 per disk. Unit variable expenses total $0.90. The breakeven point in units is 3,000 and budgeted sales in units are 4,300. What is the margin of safety in dollars?

• A) $4,500
• B) $1,950
• C) $2,580
• D) $780

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Definitions:

Interposition

A visual cue in which one object partially covers another, leading the observer to perceive it as closer.

Weber's Law

A principle of perception that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the stimulus level.

Fechner's Law

A principle in psychophysics stating that the perceived intensity of a stimulus changes proportionally to the logarithm of the actual stimulus intensity.

Thorndike's Law

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.