The Following Information Pertains to the East Division of Saturn

question 106

Multiple Choice

The following information pertains to the East Division of Saturn Company.: $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Net Sales } & \$ 21,000 \\\text { Variable costs: } & \\\text { Cost of merchandise sold } & 10,300 \\\text { Operating expenses } & 2,700 \\\text { Fixed costs: } & \\\text { Controllable by segment manager } & 2,400 \\\text { Controllable by others } & 1,000 \\\text { Unallocated costs } & 600\end{array}$ The contribution margin is_____.

• A)$7,100
• B)$7,700
• C)$8,000
• D)$8,700

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