A Firm Has Net Sales of $43,000, Operating Expenses of $8,200

question 53

Multiple Choice

A firm has net sales of $43,000, operating expenses of $8,200, depreciation of $2,500, and cost of goods sold of $21,400. What is the gross margin?

• A)41.1%
• B)45.4%
• C)47.7%
• D)50.2%
• E)55.1%

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