Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 82

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-potato famine

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Definitions:

High-low Method

A method applied in cost accounting that calculates fixed and variable expenses by analyzing the maximum and minimum activity levels.

Variable Component

The portion of cost or expense that varies directly with changes in output or activity level.

Pre-tax Income

Pre-tax Income is the amount of income earned by a business before any taxes have been deducted.

Contribution Margin

The sum by which the income from sales surpasses variable expenses, showing the extent to which revenue aids in covering fixed costs and generating profit.