The Following Information Is Provided for Nguyen Company and Northwest

question 30

Multiple Choice

The following information is provided for Nguyen Company and Northwest Corporation. $$\begin{array} { l c c } { \text { (in } \$ \text { millions) } } & \text { Nquyen Company } & \text { Northwest Corporation } \\\hline \text { Net income } 2022 & \$ 165 & \$ 420 \\\text { Net sales } 2022 & 1,650 & 4,900 \\\text { Total assets } 12 / 31 / 20 & 1,000 & 2,400 \\\text { Total assets } 12 / 31 / 21 & 1,050 & 3,000 \\\text { Total assets } 12 / 31 / 22 & 1,150 & 4,000\end{array}$$ If Nguyen and Northwest are in the same industry and the industry average for return on assets is equal to 30% which of the following statements is true?

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Definitions:

Cost Formula

An equation or method used to predict the cost associated with a certain level of activity or production volume.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs of a product or service, highlighting how much contribution towards fixed costs and profit is made per unit sold.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and sales commissions.

Gross Margin

Gross margin is a company's net sales revenue minus its cost of goods sold, representing the efficiency with which it can produce and sell its products for a profit.