Department X Began the Current Year with $20,000 in Inventory

question 59

Multiple Choice

Department X began the current year with $20,000 in inventory.During the year,Department X net purchases amounted to $65,000 and its ending inventory was $12,000.Sales during the year totaled $170,000,other direct expenses were $37,000,and total indirect expenses of $25,000.Department B's contribution margin is

• A) $35,000.
• B) $37,000.
• C) $60,000.
• D) $97,000.

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