Chapter Two Is a Paperback Book Exchange Store

question 55

Multiple Choice

Chapter Two is a paperback book exchange store. For each book trade, the buyer pays a $1 trade fee. Books that are sold and not traded cost half of their original purchase price. The store has total assets of $126,000, current assets of $40,200, and liabilities totalling $160,900. Its net sales equalled $35,000, and its net profit after taxes was $9,000. Calculate the store's net profit margin.

• A) 27.7 percent
• B) 21.7 percent
• C) 7.1 percent
• D) 25.7 percent
• E) 22.4 percent

Recognize the implications of working capital management decisions on a firm’s liquidity.

Analyze the role of seasonal fluctuations on working capital needs.

Comprehend the cash conversion cycle and its components.

Understand the impact of working capital on a firm’s financial policies.

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