If Net Income Is Rising,but Net Sales Revenue and the Gross

question 21

Multiple Choice

If net income is rising,but net sales revenue and the gross profit percentage remain the same,then:

• A)operating expenses are falling.
• B)operating expenses are rising.
• C)cost of goods sold is falling.
• D)cost of goods sold is rising.

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Apparent Authority

A legal concept where a person appears to have the authority to act on behalf of another (such as an employer) and third parties reasonably believe in that authority.

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A sincere intention to deal fairly with others without any intention to defraud or seek an unfair advantage.

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