Question

Marshall Company had actual sales of $600,000 when break-even sales were $420,000. What is the margin of safety ratio?

Answer 1

30%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Marshall Company had,

Actual sales = $600,000

Break-even sales = $420,000

Margin of Safety:

= Total sales - Sales at Break even

= $600,000 - $420,000

= $180,000

Therefore, the margin of safety ratio is as follows:

= (Margin of Safety ÷ Total sales) × 100

= ($180,000 ÷ $600,000) × 100

= 0.3 × 100

= 30%