The Amount by Which a Department's Revenues Exceed Its Direct

question 36

Multiple Choice

The amount by which a department's revenues exceed its direct costs and expenses is the:

• A) Net sales.
• B) Gross profit.
• C) Departmental profit.
• D) Contribution margin.
• E) Departmental contribution to overhead.

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