FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Cost-Volume-Profit, Margin of Safety Abraham Company had revenues of $830,000 last year with total variable costs of $647,400 and fixed costs of $110,000.
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1. What is the variable cost ratio for Abraham? What is the contribution margin ratio?
2. What is the break-even point in sales revenue? 3. What was the margin of safety for Abraham last year?
4. Conceptual Connection: Abraham is considering starting a multimedia advertising campaign that is supposed to increase sales by $12,000 per year. The campaign will cost $4,500. Is the advertising campaign a good idea? Explain.
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