The Following Financial Statement Information Is Available for James Corporation

question 7

Multiple Choice

The following financial statement information is available for James Corporation: $\begin{array}{lrr}&2017&2016\\\text { Net sales } & \$ 780,000 & \$ 697,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 406,000 & 377,000 \\\text { Net income } & 120,000 & 80,000 \\\text { Tax expense } & 48,000 & 29,000 \\\text { Interest expense } & 14,000 & 14,000\end{array}$ The profit margin for 2017 is

• A)15.4%.
• B)47.9%.
• C)32.1%.
• D)13.5%.

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Definitions:

Endergonic Reaction

A chemical reaction that requires energy to proceed, typically absorbing energy from its surroundings.

Exergonic Redox

Chemical reactions where energy is released, involving the transfer of electrons from one substance to another.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of protein complexes and small molecules that transfer electrons across a membrane within mitochondria to produce ATP.

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy in the presence of oxygen, involving the breakdown of food substances and release of energy.