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Meargia Plastics is evaluating its plastic bottles division. The
with the following data for the year: contribution margin of $500,000, controllable fixed costs of
$200,000, and noncontrollable fixed costs of $50,000.
What is the controllable margin and total contribution by profit center (CPC)?
a. Controllable margin: $200,000; CPC: $50,000
b. Controllable margin: $50,000; CPC: $500,000
c. Controllable margin: $250,000; CPC: 300,000
d. Controllable margin: $300,000; CPC: $250,000
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