Variable Costs as a Percentage of Sales Are Equal to 100

question 168

True/False

Variable costs as a percentage of sales are equal to 100% minus the contribution margin ratio.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with changes in production level or sales volume, such as leasing costs.

Variable Costs

Expenses that directly fluctuate in relation to production or business operations volume.

Maintenance Hours

Maintenance hours tally the time spent on maintaining and repairing equipment, machinery, or systems, crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and longevity.

Return On Investment (ROI)

A financial ratio used to measure the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the net profit from the investment by its initial cost.