Callicott Corporation Produces a Product That Sells for $120 Per

question 81

Multiple Choice

Callicott Corporation produces a product that sells for $120 per unit. The product's current sales are 25,400 units and its break-even sales are 18,542 units. The margin of safety as a percentage of sales is closest to:

• A)27%
• B)37%
• C)63%
• D)73%

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Takeover Bid

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