Which of the Following Income Statement Items Is Analyzed Using

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following income statement items is analyzed using the sales mix and the sales quantity variances?

• A) Operating expenses.
• B) Cost of goods sold.
• C) Gross margin.
• D) Contribution margin.

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