When management runs several CVP analyses with different combinations of estimates this is known as

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This scenario is describing sensitivity analysis, which involves testing different combinations of estimates to see how they impact the results of a CVP analysis. Variation analysis is not a commonly used term in managerial accounting, advanced CVP analysis is a broad term that could refer to several different techniques, and goal-seek analysis involves setting a target and working backwards to determine what inputs are necessary to achieve that target.

When Management Runs Several CVP Analyses with Different Combinations of Estimates