İzmir Forwarding’s road transport price for one pallet of paint is TL 90/km. in a certain route. Variable costs per unit equal TL 40/km. The company expects total fixed costs to be TL 90,000 for the next month at  the projected transport level of 2,000 pallets. In an attempt to improve performance, management is considering a number of alternative actions. Each situation is to be evaluated separately. Calculate the safety margin of İzmir Forwarding in pallets.

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İzmir Forwarding’s road transport price for one pallet of paint is TL 90/km. in a certain route. Variable costs per unit equal TL 40/km. The company expects total fixed costs to be TL 90,000 for the next month at  the projected transport level of 2,000 pallets. In an attempt to improve performance, management is considering a number of alternative actions. Each situation is to be evaluated separately.

Calculate the safety margin of İzmir Forwarding in pallets.

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