Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 54

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following income statement and other information:
Luther Corporation
Consolidated Income Statement
Year ended December 31 (in $ millions)
-Luther's Net Profit Margin for the year ending December 31,2018 is closest to:

• A)1.8%.
• B)2.7%.
• C)5.4%.
• D)16.7%.

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