Palomo Corporation Sells a Product for $170 Per Unit

question 69

Multiple Choice

Palomo Corporation sells a product for $170 per unit. The product's current sales are 35,200 units and its break-even sales are 25,344 units. The margin of safety as a percentage of sales is closest to:

• A)72%
• B)39%
• C)28%
• D)61%

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