An Increase in the Gross Profit Margin Combined with a Decrease

question 117

Multiple Choice

An increase in the gross profit margin combined with a decrease in the profit margin indicates to investors that the company's

• A) sales decreased during the period.
• B) cost of goods sold increased during the period.
• C) profit increased during the period.
• D) operating expenses increased during the period.

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