Company M Had Fixed Costs of $262,500, Variable Costs of $625,000

question 2

Essay

Company M had fixed costs of $262,500, variable costs of $625,000, and actual sales amounted to $1,000,000. If the company has a break-even point at $700,000 in sales revenue, 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:

Bilateral Contract

A mutual agreement between two parties where each promises to perform an act in exchange for the other party's act.

Valid Contract

A legally binding agreement between parties that is enforceable by law, meeting all essential elements like offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent.

Rejection

In contract law, an express or implied manifestation of an offeree’s unwillingness to contract on the terms of an offer. In sales law, a buyer’s refusal to accept goods because they are defective or nonconforming.

Firm Offer

A legally binding proposal in contract law, ensuring the offer remains open for a specified time without the need for consideration.