CengageNOWv2, 2 terms Printed Access Card for Warren?s Financial & Managerial Accounting, 13th, 13th Edition
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ISBN: 9781305267831
Author: WARREN, Reeve
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.3CP
To determine
Contribution Margin
Contribution margin is the excess of manufacturing margin above selling and administrative expenses. Contribution margin is calculated by deducting the variable cost from sales or deducting variable selling and administrative expenses from manufacturing margin.
To Interpret: The report and provide recommendations to the two salespersons for improving profitability.
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