In General, an Increase in Fixed Cost While the Contribution

question 85

Multiple Choice

In general, an increase in fixed cost while the contribution margin remains unchanged will

• A) increase the break even point.
• B) decrease the break even point, but only if the safety margin is positive.
• C) either increase or decrease the break even point, depending on operation leverage.
• D) have no impact on break even point.

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