Use the Following Information for Questions -The Profit Margin Is Closest To:
A)2%
B)19%
C)30%
D)89

question 30

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions: $$\begin{array} { l r l r } \text { Revenues } & \$ 50,000 & \text { Beginning liabilities } & \$ 245,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 35,000 & \text { Ending assets } & 450,000 \\\text { Operating expenses } & 5,500 & \text { Ending liabilities } & 255,000 \\\text { Beginning assets } & 350,000 & &\end{array}$$
-The profit margin is closest to:

• A)2%
• B)19%
• C)30%
• D)89%

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Definitions:

Initial Cost

The total expense incurred to acquire an asset, including the purchase price and any other costs necessary to get the asset ready for use.

Corporate Tax Rate

The percentage of a corporation's profits that it must pay as tax to the government.

Straight Line Basis

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in the open market.