Managerial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781337912020
Author: Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 7, Problem 13E
A.
To determine
Calculate the contribution margin ratio for each territory.
B.
To determine
State the advice regarding the relative profitability of two territories.
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Atlantic Wave
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$350
$300
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(130)
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Manufacturing margin per unit
$220
$153
Variable selling expense per unit
(150)
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Contribution margin per unit
$70
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Pacific Pounder
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Managerial Accounting
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