What Ratio Should a Retailer Use to Best Compare the Performance

question 69

Multiple Choice

What ratio should a retailer use to best compare the performance of cashmere sweaters versus cotton sweaters?

• A) Cost of goods sold percent
• B) Gross margin percent
• C) Operating expense percent
• D) Fixed expense percent
• E) Variable expense percent

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