Concept introduction:
The margin of safety indicates the amount of the sales which is earned over the breakeven level of sales. Margin of safety can be calculated in dollar amount and in units. The formulas to calculate the margin of safety are as follows:
Requirement-1:
To calculate: the margin of safety.
Concept introduction:
The margin of safety indicates the amount of the sales which is earned over the breakeven level of sales. Margin of safety can be calculated in dollar amount and in units. The formulas to calculate the margin of safety are as follows:
Requirement-2:
To calculate: the margin of safety %.

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