What Is a Contribution Margin

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is a contribution margin?

• A) the difference between sales and variable costs
• B) the difference between fixed and variable costs
• C) the difference between sales and committed fixed costs
• D) the difference between sales and discretionary fixed costs

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