BrightWave Electronics sells portable speakers for $160 each. The variable cost per speaker is $100, and the company incurs fixed expenses totaling $400,000 per year. Calculate the Contribution Margin Ratio for BrightWave Electronics.

BrightWave Electronics sells portable speakers for $160 each. The variable cost per speaker is $100, and the company incurs fixed expenses totaling $400,000 per year. Calculate the Contribution Margin Ratio for BrightWave Electronics.

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BrightWave Electronics sells portable speakers for $160 each.
The variable cost per speaker is $100, and the company incurs
fixed expenses totaling $400,000 per year.
Calculate the Contribution Margin Ratio for BrightWave
Electronics.

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