reak-Even in Units and Sales Dollars, Margin of Safety Drake Company produces a single product. Last year's income statement is as follows: Sales (21,000 units) $1,295,700 Less: Variable costs 856,800 Contribution margin $438,900 Less: Fixed costs 250,300 Operating income $188,600 Required: 2. What was the margin of safety in dollars for Drake Company last year? Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.

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Break-Even in Units and Sales Dollars, Margin of Safety

Drake Company produces a single product. Last year's income statement is as follows:

Sales (21,000 units) $1,295,700
Less: Variable costs 856,800
   Contribution margin $438,900
Less: Fixed costs 250,300
   Operating income $188,600

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2. What was the margin of safety in dollars for Drake Company last year? Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.
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