Bear Publishing Sells a Nature Guide

question 51

Multiple Choice

Bear Publishing sells a nature guide. The following information was reported for a typical month (sales volume is constant each month) :
Bear is expecting a 20 cent increase in variable expenses. No other changes are expected or planned. How much contribution margin should Bear expect after the increase?

• A) $7,700
• B) $4,100
• C) $9,900
• D) Cannot be determineD.Number of units = $17,600

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