Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 55

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) :
A retailer operating a network of home improvement stores has annual sales of $800 million,
annual cost of goods and materials purchased of $500 million,and net income of $125 million.
-What is the new profit margin with a 15-percent reduction in the cost of goods and materials purchased,assuming sales and other costs remain unchanged?

• A)10%
• B)15%
• C)20%
• D)25%

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Definitions:

Subjective Well-being

The self-perceived happiness or satisfaction with life. Used along with measures of objective well-being to evaluate people's quality of life.

Adaptation-level Phenomenon

The human tendency to judge new experiences by comparing them to past experiences or to what we've grown accustomed to.

Do-good,feel-good Phenomenon

Suggests that participating in altruistic behaviors, such as helping others, leads to personal happiness and well-being.

Buying Power

The capacity of an individual or organization to purchase goods or services, often influenced by income and economic conditions.