Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis, 15th Edition
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ISBN: 9780133803815
Author: Charles T. Horngren, Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. Rajan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.4Q
To determine
Contribution Margin:
Contribution margin is the excess of selling price over the variable costs of a product. It is a tool to evaluate the capability of the company to generate sufficient revenue so as to cover its variable cost.
Contribution Margin Per Unit:
Contribution margin is the excess of selling price per unit over the variable costs per unit of a product. It is a tool to evaluate the profitability of a given product.
Contribution Margin Percentage:
Contribution margin percentage is the excess of selling price over variable cost demonstrated in percentage.
To explain: Contribution margin, contribution margin per unit and contribution margin percentage.
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Chapter 3 Solutions
Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis, 15th Edition
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