Question

Required information The Foundational 15 [LO5-1, LO5-3, LO5-4, LO5-5, LO5-6, LO5-7, LO5-8] [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Oslo Company prepared the following contribution format income statement based on a sales volume of 1,000 units (the relevant range of production is 500 units to 1,500 units): Sales $ 20,000 Variable expenses 12,000 Contribution margin 8,000 Fixed expenses 6,000 Net operating income $ 2,000 Foundational 5-11 11. What is the margin of safety in dollars

Answer 1

$5,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Sales $20,000

Variable expenses $12,000

Contribution margin $8,000

Fixed expenses $6,000

Net operating income $2,000

margin of safety in $ = current sales level - break even point

margin of safety in % = (current sales level - break even point) / current sales level

first we need to calculate the contribution margin per unit = $20 - $12 = $8 per unit

break even point = fixed costs / contribution margin = $6,000 / $8 = 750 units

sales level at break even point = 750 x $20 = $15,000

margin of safety in $ = $20,000 - $15,000 = $5,000

margin of safety = ($20,000 - $15,000) / $20,000 = $5,000 / $20,000 = 25%