Please explain what is meant by the contribution margin.  Also, please provide an example of how the contribution margin ratio is calculated and how the unit contribution margin is calculated.

Principles of Accounting Volume 2
19th Edition
ISBN:9781947172609
Author:OpenStax
Publisher:OpenStax
Chapter3: Cost-volume-profit Analysis
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1Q: Define and explain contribution margin on a per unit basis.
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Please explain what is meant by the contribution margin.  Also, please provide an example of how the contribution margin ratio is calculated and how the unit contribution margin is calculated. 

 

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