The Amount by Which a Company's Sales Can Decline Before

question 155

Multiple Choice

The amount by which a company's sales can decline before losses are incurred is called the:

• A)contribution margin.
• B)degree of operating leverage.
• C)margin of safety.
• D)contribution margin ratio.

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