Contribution Margin

Find the amount each sale contributes after its direct variable cost.

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Is contribution margin the same as net profit?

No. Contribution margin is what remains before allocating fixed expenses and other costs.

Can variable costs exceed the price?

Yes. A negative contribution signals that variable cost exceeds the selling price.

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