A Segment of a Business Probably Should Be Discontinued If

question 85

Multiple Choice

A segment of a business probably should be discontinued if

• A) its common costs exceed its contribution margin.
• B) its contribution margin exceeds its controllable fixed costs and its common costs.
• C) it cannot produce a contribution margin.
• D) it has a net loss.

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