Which of the Following Formulas Is Used to Calculate the Contribution

question 204

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formulas is used to calculate the contribution margin ratio?

• A)(Sales - Fixed expenses)\(\div\) Sales
• B)(Sales - Cost of goods sold)\(\div\) Sales
• C)(Sales - Variable expenses)\(\div\) Sales
• D)(Sales - Total expenses)\(\div\) Sales

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