During its most recent fiscal year, Dover, Inc. had total sales of $3,340,000. Contribution margin amounted to $1,570,000 and pretax income was $505,000. What amount should have been reported as variable costs in the company's contribution margin income statement for the year in question?a) $2,075,000.b) $2,835,000.c) $1,265,000.d) $1,065,000.e) $1,770,000.

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation