what is the meaning of P/V Ratio?

Answer Posted / k. v. shukla

NEEDS:-To know the profitability of any business.
P/v ratio: Shows the relationship between contribution and
sales.
Usually expressed in percentage.
contribution =selling price-variable cost
=fixed cost+ profit or - loss
contribution
p/v ratio = -------------- * 100
sales

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