In the Short Run,the Greatest Increase in Profitability Will Result

question 84

Multiple Choice

In the short run,the greatest increase in profitability will result from increasing sales in those profit centers with the:

• A)Highest performance margins.
• B)Lowest traceable fixed costs.
• C)Highest contribution margin ratios.
• D)Highest responsibility margins.

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