During the current year, Fairview Corporation sold 100,000 units of its product for $20 each. The variable cost per unit was $14, and Fairview's margin of safety was 40,000 units. What was the amount of Fairview's total fixed costs?
A. $840,000
B. $360,000
C. $240,000
D. $560,000
Answer: B
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