Managerial Accounting
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Author: Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger
Publisher: South Western Educational Publishing
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Chapter 8, Problem 13DQ
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Describe whether the company should focus more on the product which has the highest contribution margin per unit.
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Managerial Accounting
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