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Chapter 20, Problem 20.4APR
Salespersons' report and analysis
Walthman Industries Inc. employs seven salespersons to sell and distribute- its product throughout the state. Data taken from reports received from the .salespersons during the year ended December 31 are as follows:
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- 1. Prepare a table indicating contribution margin, variable cost of goods sold as a percent of sales, variable selling expenses as a percent of sales, and contribution margin ratio by salesperson. (Round whole percent to one digit after decimal point.)
- 2. Which salesperson generated the highest contribution margin ratio for the year and why?
- 3. Briefly list factors other than contribution margin that should be considered in evaluating the performance of salespersons.
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