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Variable Costing method:
Under variable costing all the variable production costs are considered as product costs and all the fixed costs are considered as period costs. The formula for calculation of contribution margin under Variable Costing method is as follows:
a. Produces and sells 2,000 Units:
To determine:
The Contribution Margin using the Variable Costing method, when the production is 2.000 units and sales is 2,000 units
b. Produces 2,500 units and sells 2,000 units:
To determine:
The Contribution Margin using the Variable Costing method, when the production is 2,500 units and sales is 2,000 units
c. Produces 5,000 units and sells 2,000 units:
To determine:
The Contribution Margin using the Variable Costing method, when the production is 5,000 units and sales is 2,000 units

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