alleryStart learning →A selling price above variable cost makes what kind of contribution?
ATo raw material stock
BTo the sales discount
CTo direct wages only
DTo fixed costs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. To fixed costs
Whatever the price exceeds variable cost by is left over to cover fixed costs and then profit.
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