S1: In marginal costing, the Margin of Safety can be calculated as (Profit / P/V Ratio). S2: If the P/V ratio is 40% and the Margin of Safety is ₹50,000, the profit is ₹20,000. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: In marginal costing, the Margin of Safety can be calculated as (Profit / P/V Ratio). S2: If the P/V ratio is 40% and the Margin of Safety is ₹50,000, the profit is ₹20,000. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. S2 only
C. S1 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Margin of Safety = Profit / P/V Ratio. If MOS is 50,000 and P/V is 40%, Profit = 50,000 * 0.40 = ₹20,000. Both statements are mathematically and conceptually correct.

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