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A company currently sells 400 units at a sales price of $300. Its contribution margin is 40%, and its fixed cost is $30,000. What is its Margin of Safety?

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

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ISBN:9781337115773

Author:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

Publisher:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

Chapter5: Activity-based Costing And Management

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