By 1860, Almost ¾ of the U

question 17

Multiple Choice

By 1860, almost ¾ of the U.S. output of cotton goods was produced in

• A) the area surrounding Philadelphia.
• B) New England .
• C) the Mid-Atlantic states.
• D) New York City .

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Income Reported

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Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.