6: Variable Costing Analysis
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- 6.6: Contribution Margin Analysis
- A key element of the variable costing income statement is contribution margin, which is what is left over from sales after paying variable costs. In other words, contribution margin is the amount or percentage of sales available to pay fixed costs and contribute to operating income. Once fixed costs are covered, any remaining contribution margin represents profit that results from the sales.