If a Business Had a Capacity of $10,000,000 of Sales

question 33

Essay

If a business had a capacity of $10,000,000 of sales, actual sales of $6,000,000, break-even sales of $4,200,000, fixed costs of $1,800,000, and variable costs of 60% of sales, what is the margin of safety expressed as a percentage of sales?

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Definitions:

European-Style

Referring to something, such as design, fashion, or cuisine, that is characteristic of or influenced by European traditions and cultures.

Gradual Emancipation

A legal process through which the emancipation of slaves was made to occur slowly over a period of time, rather than immediately.

Legislature Abolished

The disbandment or termination of a legislative body, which is an assembly with the authority to make, amend, and repeal laws.

Slavery

A socio-economic system in which individuals are owned by others, forced to work without pay, and considered legal property.