Rogue Industries Reported the Following Items for the Current Year

question 120

Multiple Choice

Rogue Industries reported the following items for the current year: Sales = $3,000,000; Cost of Goods Sold = $1,500,000; Depreciation Expense = $170,000; Administrative Expenses = $150,000; Interest Expense = $30,000; Marketing Expenses = $80,000; and Taxes = $300,000.Rogue's net profit margin is equal to

• A) 25.67%.
• B) 35.67%.
• C) 36.67%.
• D) 50.00%.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method in which variable production costs are included in product costs, while fixed overhead costs are treated as period expenses.

Common Fixed Expense

Overhead costs that are not directly attributed to a specific product or service but are shared across multiple business segments.

Divisional Segment Margin

The profit margin achieved by a specific division or segment of a company, indicating the profitability of that division.

Net Operating Income

The profit derived from a company's regular business operations, excluding deductions for interest and taxes.