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The Soma Inn is trying to determine its break-even point. The inn has 75 rooms that are rented at $52 a night. Operating costs are

The Soma Inn is trying to determine its break-even point. The inn has 75 rooms that are rented at $52 a night. Operating costs are as follows.

Salaries $4,900 per month
Utilities 2,500 per month
Depreciation 1,500 per month
Maintenance 850 per month
Maid service 7 per room
Other costs 32 per room

Total variable costs=Maid service+Other costs

=7+32=$39 per room

Total fixed cost=Salaries+Utilities+Depreciation+Maintenance

=4900+2500+1500+850=$9750

Contribution margin=Sales-Variable cost

=(52-39)=$13 per room

Breakeven=Fixed expenses/Contribution margin

=(9750/13)=750 rooms

=(750*52)=$39000

If the inn plans on renting an average of 50 rooms per day (assuming a 30-day month), what is (1) the monthly margin of safety in dollars and (2) the margin of safety ratio? (Round ratio to 0 decimal places, e.g. 10%.)

1. Margin of safety

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2. Margin of safety ratio

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