Assume That Sales Discounts in the Current Year Exceed Sales

question 111

Essay

Assume that sales discounts in the current year exceed sales discounts in the prior year.Assume that nothing else changes.
Required:
Determine the impact of an increase in sales discounts on the company's gross profit percentage (that is,whether it will increase,decrease,or not be affected).Include a simple example to prove your answer.

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