Which of the following causes the difference between the planned and actual contribution margin?
A) an increase or decrease in the amount of sales
B) an increase in the amount of variable costs and expenses
C) a decrease in the amount of variable costs and expenses
D) all of the above

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The difference between the planned and actual contribution margin can be caused by changes in sales volume, increases, or decreases in variable costs and expenses. All these factors directly affect the contribution margin by altering either the revenue side, the cost side, or both.

Which of the Following Causes the Difference Between the Planned