Cost accounting

The following information is given by R ltd for the year 2015-16:

Profit Rs 12,000

Fixed Cost Rs 24,000

Margin of Safety Rs.30,000

For the year 2016-17, it is anticipated that the variable cost and Fixed Cost will decrease by 25% and selling price will fall by 10%.

Calculate for the year 2016-17:

i) Sales to earn profit @10% on sales and Margin of safety

ii) Profits if the sales are anticipated at 10% above the present break- even point.

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