What Is a Prototype? How Is One Used

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What is a prototype? How is one used?

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Definitions:

Conversion Cost

The sum of direct labor costs and manufacturing overhead expenses involved in converting raw materials to finished products.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all variable expenses that change in proportion with production output or business activity levels.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes to fixed costs and profit.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue available after variable costs have been deducted, which contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.