22.6 - Margin of Safety (MoS)
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating Margin of Safety?
💡 Hint: Think about how sales relate to the break-even point.
If a company has actual sales of ₹50,000 and break-even sales of ₹30,000, what is the MoS?
💡 Hint: Subtract the break-even sales from actual sales.
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What does Margin of Safety (MoS) represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if sales decrease.
True or False: A higher Margin of Safety means a business is more vulnerable to losses.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of a high buffer in sales.
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A café has fixed costs of ₹80,000 and sells coffee for ₹200, with variable costs of ₹120. How many cups must it sell to break-even? If it sells 600 cups, what is the MoS?
💡 Hint: Find the BEP in units first, then calculate MoS.
A startup determines it has Actual Sales of ₹250,000 with a BEP of ₹180,000. What strategies can it implement to enhance its MoS?
💡 Hint: Consider both cost-cutting and revenue-enhancing strategies.
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