If a Retailer's Gross Margin Percent Is on Plan, However

question 87

Multiple Choice

If a retailer's gross margin percent is on plan, however the retailer is tracking below plan for net operating profit margin plan, which of these options would help improve their situation?

• A) increase cost of goods
• B) increase markdowns
• C) increase payroll
• D) decrease selling, general and administrative expenses
• E) borrowing money from a lender

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