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Fundamentals of Cost Accounting 3rd Edition by William N. Lanen, Shannon W. Anderson, Michael Maher

Edition 3ISBN: 0073527114
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Fundamentals of Cost Accounting 3rd Edition by William N. Lanen, Shannon W. Anderson, Michael Maher

Edition 3ISBN: 0073527114
Exercise 3

How does the total contribution margin differ from the gross margin that is often shown on companies’ financial statements?

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Contribution margin

Contribution margin is excess of sales revenue earned over variable costs incurred. Contribution margin is calculated as sales price per unit less variable costs per unit.


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