________ is the amount remaining from manufacturing margin after all variable selling,general and administrative expenses have been deducted.

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of manufactured goods and the cost of their direct materials and direct labor.

Variable Selling

Costs associated with selling a product that vary with the level of sales activity, such as commissions or shipping fees.

Administrative Expenses

These are the expenses that an organization incurs not directly tied to a specific function such as manufacturing, production, or sales.