Formulas to
calculate contribution margin and contribution margin
ratio:
Contribution Margin = sales -
variable costs.
Contribution Margin Ratio =
(sales - variable costs)/sales.
Contribution
margin and contribution margin ratio definition and
explanation:
Contribution margin is the amount generated by sales
to cover fixed costs.
The contribution margin ratio indicates the percent
of sales available to cover fixed costs and profits.
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