________ is 100 percent minus total variable operating costs as a percentage of total sales.

A) Profit margin
B) Contribution margin
C) Expense ratio
D) Fixed coverage ratio


B) Contribution margin

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The cost of plant assets is depreciated because the assets provide benefits only in the year of purchase

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Under GAAP, which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of estimating the amount of bad debt expense at the end of the accounting period?

A) percent-of-receivables B) percent-of-sales C) direct write-off D) aging-of-receivables

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In establishing goals and objectives, it is important to: 

A. quantify all aspects of the goals. B. limit the number of goals. C. measure it for control purposes. D. set standards that are ideal.

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