In cost accounting, if the 'Margin of Safety' is 20% of actual sales, and the actual sales are ₹5,00,000, what is the break-even sales? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In cost accounting, if the 'Margin of Safety' is 20% of actual sales, and the actual sales are ₹5,00,000, what is the break-even sales?
A. ₹4,00,000
B. ₹5,00,000
C. ₹3,00,000
D. ₹1,00,000
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Margin of Safety = Actual Sales - BEP Sales. 20% of 5,00,000 = 1,00,000. Therefore, BEP Sales = Actual Sales - MOS = 5,00,000 - 1,00,000 = ₹4,00,000.

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Question #1
The gross profit ratio is 25%. If sales are ₹4,00,000, what is the cost of goods sold?
A. ₹5,00,000
B. ₹3,00,000
C. ₹1,00,000
D. ₹4,00,000

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Gross Profit = 25% of 4,00,000 = ₹1,00,000. COGS = Sales - Gross Profit = 4,00,000 - 1,00,000 = ₹3,00,000.

Question #2
The term 'FIFO' stands for:
A. Final In, First Out
B. Fixed In, Fixed Out
C. First In, First Over
D. First In, First Out

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
FIFO is an inventory valuation method where the cost of the earliest goods purchased is assigned to the cost of goods sold first.

Question #3
S1: A Journal Voucher is used for non-cash transactions. S2: A Contra Voucher is used for cash and bank transactions. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S2 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A Journal Voucher (or Transfer Voucher) is used for internal adjustments and non-cash transactions like depreciation. A Contra Voucher is used for transactions involving both cash and bank, like depositing cash into the bank. Both are correct.