Sid simon wants to cash in on the increased demand for

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Sid Simon wants to cash in on the increased demand for ethanol. Accordingly he purchased a corn farm in Iowa. Simon believes his corn crop can be sold to an ethanol plant for $4.80 per bushel. Variable cost associated with growing and selling a bushel of corn is $3.80. Simon's annual fixed cost is $132,000.

a. What is the break-even point in sales dollars?

What is the break-even point in bushels of corn?
If Simon's farm is 1,200 acres, how many bushels must he produce per acre to break even?

b. If Simon actually produces 174,000 bushels, what is the margin of safety in bushels?

If Simon actually produces 174,000 bushels, what is the margin of safety in dollars?
If Simon actually produces 174,000 bushels, what is the margin of safety as a percentage? Round your answer to two decimal places.

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