Departmental Contribution to Overhead Is Calculated as the Amount of Sales

question 35

Multiple Choice

Departmental contribution to overhead is calculated as the amount of sales of the department less:

• A)Controllable costs.
• B)Product and period costs.
• C)Direct expenses.
• D)Direct and indirect costs.
• E)Joint costs.

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