________ Is 100 Percent Minus Total Variable Operating Costs as a Percentage

question 28

Multiple Choice

________ is 100 percent minus total variable operating costs as a percentage of total sales.

• A) Profit margin
• B) Contribution margin
• C) Expense ratio
• D) Fixed coverage ratio

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