An Increase in Gross Margin Over Time Could Indicate What

question 56

Multiple Choice

An increase in gross margin over time could indicate what about the firm:

• A) It has been able to reduce its costs compared to sales
• B) It has been able to raise prices
• C) It has been able to achieve a combination of (a) and (b)
• D) It was forced to lower its prices
• E) a, b, or c

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