The following data are for Elm Leaf Apparel:   East  West  Sales volume (units):         Product XX 5,000 4,600     Product YY 4,600 9,300 Sales price:         Product XX $12 $13     Product YY $16 $17 Variable cost per unit:         Product XX $7 $7     Product YY $10 $10 a.  Determine the contribution margin for Product YY. $ b.  Determine the contribution margin for the West Region.

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Contribution Margin by Segment

The following data are for Elm Leaf Apparel:

  East  West 
Sales volume (units):    
    Product XX 5,000 4,600
    Product YY 4,600 9,300
Sales price:    
    Product XX $12 $13
    Product YY $16 $17
Variable cost per unit:    
    Product XX $7 $7
    Product YY $10 $10

a.  Determine the contribution margin for Product YY.
$

b.  Determine the contribution margin for the West Region.
$

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