Direct material cost of sold goods is subtracted from revenues to calculate __________?
Correct answer: D. throughput contribution
- A. accrual contribution
- B. indirect contribution
- C. direct contribution
- D. throughput contribution
Explanation
Throughput contribution is calculated by subtracting direct material cost from revenue, because direct material is treated as the only truly variable cost. It is therefore different from a broader contribution margin that may deduct other variable costs.
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