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Contribution margin

The part of each sale left to cover fixed costs and make a profit.

MC% = (P − CV) ÷ P

What each letter means

  • P: Price per unit
  • CV: Variable cost per unit

An example

With P = €50, CV = €30: Contribution margin = 40%.

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What it is: Contribution margin