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Prepare a contribution income statement for the year ended December 31, 2017. HINT: Use a negative sign with both "costs" answers.
STATELINE BERRY FARM
Contribution Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Sales
Variable costs
Contribution margin
Fixed costs
Net income

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