If Sales Are $820,000, Variable Costs Are 55% of Sales

question 22

Multiple Choice

If sales are $820,000, variable costs are 55% of sales, and operating income is $260,000, what is the contribution margin ratio?

• A) 45%
• B) 55%
• C) 62%
• D) 32%

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