A company has Profit/Volume (P/V) Ratio 40 percent. By what percentage must variable cost be decreased to offset 25% reduction in selling price, so as to maintain the same P/V Ratio?

CS Executive · Corporate and Management Accounting · PYQS · December 2020
A company has Profit/Volume (P/V) Ratio 40 percent. By what percentage must variable cost be decreased to offset 25% reduction in selling price, so as to maintain the same P/V Ratio?
(A) 15%
(B) 25%
(C) 33.33%
(D) 41.67%

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

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