Final answer:
Managers use variations of CVP analysis to answer questions related to sales volume, income change, reducing costs, and changing sales mix.
Step-by-step explanation:
Managers use variations of CVP (Cost-Volume-Profit) analysis to answer different questions such as:
- What sales volume is needed to earn a target income?
- What is the change in income if selling prices decline and sales volume increases?
- How much does income increase if we install a new machine to reduce labor costs?
- How will income change if we change the sales mix of our products or services?
These questions are part of the decision-making process to determine the best course of action for a firm's profitability and growth.