Break-Even Point:
The break-even point is a point where total cost incurred are the same as the total revenue earned. At the break-even point the profit will be zero. The break-even point is the point in the business where there is no loss and no gain.
To Determine: The Inn S’s break-even point in (1) number of rented rooms per month.
(2)
Break-Even Point:
The break-even point is a point where total cost incurred are the same as the total revenue earned. At the break-even point the profit will be zero. The break-even point is the point in the business where there is no loss and no gain.
To Determine: The Inn S’s break-even point in (1) number of rented rooms per month and (b) break-even point in dollars.
(b)
(1)
Margin of Safety: The margin of safety is that amount by which the actual value of the sales differs from the break-even sales value. This amount indicates that amount after which the business will reach the sales will reach the break-even point.
To Determine: The monthly margin of safety in dollars, if the inn plans on renting an average of 50 rooms per day.
(2)
Margin of Safety Ratio: The margin of safety depicted as the percentage of sales is called margin of safety ratio. The amount of margin of safety is divided by sales to determine this ratio.
To Determine: The margin of safety ratio, if the inn plans on renting an average of 50 rooms per day.
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