During its first year, Cypress Manufacturing, Inc., showed a $40 per unit profit under absorption costing but would have reported a total profit of $15,600 less under variable costing. If production exceeded sales by 650 units and an average contribution margin of 75% was maintained, what is apparent? a) Fixed cost per unit? b) Sales price per unit?

During its first year, Cypress Manufacturing, Inc., showed a $40 per unit profit under absorption costing but would have reported a total profit of $15,600 less under variable costing. If production exceeded sales by 650 units and an average contribution margin of 75% was maintained, what is apparent? a) Fixed cost per unit? b) Sales price per unit?

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

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Chapter3: Cost Behavior And Cost Forecasting

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