If the Rate of Growth in Sales Is Greater Than

question 14

Multiple Choice

If the rate of growth in sales is greater than the rate of growth in cost of goods sold from one year to the next, which of the following will you most likely expect?

• A)The gross margin percentage is increasing.
• B)The gross margin percentage is decreasing.
• C)Accounts receivable turnover is declining.
• D)Inventory turnover is declining.

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