Construction Accounting And Financial Management (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780135232873
Author: Steven J. Peterson MBA PE
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 1DQ
What are some of the ways a company can increase its contribution margin?
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Identify the means to increase the contribution margin of a company.
Explanation of Solution
A company through the following ways can increase its contribution margin:
- By increasing the revenues
- By reducing the costs involved in construction through control procedures
- By reducing the variable overhead
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