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13 September, 01:32

The following information was drawn from the annual reports of two companies.

Company A Company B

Sales revenue $ 1,000 $ 2,000

Cost of goods sold (600) (1,100)

Gross margin 400 900

Operating expenses (220) (700)

Operating income 180 200

Gain on sale of equipment 150 0

Net income $ 330 $ 200

Based on this information, Company A's gross margin percentage is

a. 60%.

b. 55%.

c. 45%.

d. 40%.

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  1. 13 September, 01:53
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    The answer is D.

    Explanation:

    Gross profit or margin is the profit a business generate after deducting cost of sales from its sales or revenue.

    Gross profit or margin percentage is expressed as gross profit/sales (revenue) x 100

    In the question, gross profit for company A is $400 and sales is $1000

    Therefore, gross profit percentage is 400/1000 x 100

    =40%
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