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Contribution Margin (CM)
Definition
The amount by which product sales revenue exceeds variable costs, used to measure profitability (Contribution Margin, CM)
How It's Calculated
Sales revenue − Variable costs
Example
If a product sells for $5 and variable costs are $3, the Contribution Margin = $2 per unit.
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