asked this question this afternoon but I got a wrong answer back. The wrong answer that someone gave me was D. The correct answer is C 20% but Idk how to solve. I need a good explanation please because I want to learn. Thank you

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I asked this question this afternoon but I got a wrong answer back.

The wrong answer that someone gave me was D.

The correct answer is C 20% but Idk how to solve.

I need a good explanation please because I want to learn.

Thank you

9 The graph below shows the CVP Graph of Bernard company.
Profits ($)
Units (Q)
4,000 units
-30,000
If the profit is $7,500, what is the margin of safety percentage?
А.
10.0%
В.
13.3%
С.
20.0%
D.
25.0%
Е.
30.0%
Transcribed Image Text:9 The graph below shows the CVP Graph of Bernard company. Profits ($) Units (Q) 4,000 units -30,000 If the profit is $7,500, what is the margin of safety percentage? А. 10.0% В. 13.3% С. 20.0% D. 25.0% Е. 30.0%
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The gap between the anticipated level of profitability and the break-even point is known as the margin of safety. The breakeven point divided by current sales, as well as current sales, is the margin of safety calculation.

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