A-LevelAccountingTraditional costing methods9706/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q281 Mark

A company had sales revenue of $500000 and total costs of $400000. Fixed costs were $120000. What was the total contribution?

A$100000

B$220 000

C$280 000

D$380 000

✓ Correct answer

B: $220 000

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Topic: Traditional costing methods, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Accounting, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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