Maruca Corporation has provided the following contribution format income statement. Assume that the following information is within the relevant range. The margin of safety in dollars is closest to:

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Maruca Corporation has provided the following contribution format income statement. Assume that the following information is within the relevant range.  The margin of safety in dollars is closest to:

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CM ratio = Contribution margin ÷ Sales = $94,500 ÷ $270,000 = 35%
Dollar sales to break even = Fixed expenses ÷ CM ratio = $86,100 ÷ 35% = $246,000
Margin of safety in dollars = Total budgeted (or actual) sales − Break-even sales
= $270,000 − $246,000 = $24,000

Maruca Corporation Has Provided the Following Contribution Format Income Statement