Cost Management
Cost Management
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781259917028
Author: BLOCHER, Edward
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 16, Problem 51P

1.

To determine

Compute the contribution margin flexible-budget variance, contribution margin sales volume variance, contribution margin sales quantity variance, and contribution margin sales mix variance for each product and for the firm.

2.

To determine

Prepare a Memo to Person JB regarding the implications of the variances that are computed on the firm’s strategy, planning and operational control.

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