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3.2 Management accounting

Quick questions on Marginal and absorption costing: contribution, overheads and profit - AQA A-Level Accounting

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A product sells for 4040 with variable cost 2525. Calculate the contribution per unit. [2 marks] 4025=1540 - 25 = 15.
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State when marginal and absorption costing report the same profit. [1 mark] When there is no change in inventory (production equals sales).

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