[Solved] Which statement about Mahavira is false? A)He was born ca. 540 B.C.E. B)He began to pursue a life of asceticism at age fifteen. C)He went nude for most of his life. D)He is reported to have died of self-starvation. E)none of these choices Contribution Margin: The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, which can be used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit. Fixed Costs: Costs that do not change with the level of production output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance. Variable Selling: Costs that change in proportion to the volume of goods or services sold. Administrative Expense: Costs related to the general operation of a company that are not directly tied to a specific department or product, like salaries of executive officers and support staff.