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question 30

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Swanson Company has two divisions; Sporting Goods and Sports Gear. The sales mix is 65% for Sporting Goods and 35% for Sports Gear. Swanson incurs $6,660,000 in fixed costs. The contribution margin ratio for Sporting Goods is 30%, while for Sports Gear it is 50%.
-The weighted-average contribution margin ratio is

• A) 37%.
• B) 40%.
• C) 43%.
• D) 50%.

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