The Contribution Margin Ratio Always Increases When Which of the Following

question 111

Multiple Choice

The contribution margin ratio always increases when which of the following occurs?

• A) Variable expenses as a percentage of sales increase.
• B) Variable expenses as a percentage of sales decrease.
• C) Break-even point increases.
• D) Fixed Costs increase.

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Definitions:

PE Ratio

The Price-to-Earnings Ratio (PE Ratio) is a valuation metric used to measure a company's current share price relative to its per-share earnings.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of stock that have been issued and are currently held by investors, including restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Stock Price

Stock price is the cost of purchasing a share of a company's stock, reflecting the value the market attributes to the company.

Independent Variable

A factor that is intentionally changed to see its impact on an outcome variable in a study.