S1: Margin of Safety is the excess of break-even sales over actual sales. S2: Margin of Safety is calculated as (Actual Sales - Break-Even Sales). Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: Margin of Safety is the excess of break-even sales over actual sales. S2: Margin of Safety is calculated as (Actual Sales - Break-Even Sales). Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. S2 only
D. Both S1 and S2
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Margin of Safety is the excess of *actual* or *budgeted* sales over the break-even sales, not the other way around. S1 is incorrect. S2 correctly states the formula: Actual Sales - Break-Even Sales.

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S1: Internal check is a system of routine checks. S2: Internal check is conducted by external auditors. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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A. Both Journal and Ledger
B. A Ledger only
C. A Trial Balance
D. A Journal only

Correct Answer: Option A


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