Managers Use Contribution Margin Analysis as a Quick and Handy

question 32

Multiple Choice

Managers use contribution margin analysis as a quick and handy way to evaluate the effect of changes in ________ on operating income.

• A)debits
• B)credits
• C)margins
• D)volume
• E)revenues

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