FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Adams Inc. determines its expected sales for the next quarter as $800,000 and its margin of safety as 40%
Which of the following statements is NOT true for the next quarter for Adams?
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An operating loss will occur, if the sales drop by $320,000.
The breakeven sales are determined to be $480,000
The company will make a breakeven, if the sales drops by 40%.
if the sales drops more than 40%, an operating loss will occur.
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