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Pioneer Industries Gathered

question 71

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Pioneer Industries gathered the following year-end data (in thousands) for 2010 and 2009:
$$\begin{array} { l r r } \text { Curent Assets } & \frac { 2010 } { 2009 } & \frac { 2345 } { \$ 365 } \\\text { Long-Tenn Arsets } & 790 & 720 \\\text { Curtert Liabilities } & 280 & 310 \\\text { Long-Term Liabilities } & 410 & 440 \\\text { Owners' Equity } & 445 & 335 \\\text { Net Sales } & 830 & 790 \\\text { Gross Margir } & 375 & 355 \\\text { Net Income } & 120 & 105\end{array}$$
-The gross margin percentage for 2010 was:

• A)32.0%
• B)45.1%
• C)45.2%
• D)84.3%

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Definitions:

Investment Account

A financial account held at a brokerage or financial institution that contains securities, cash, and other holdings for investment purposes.

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and entitling holders to a share of the company's profits via dividends.

Dividend

A share of profits distributed by a company to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash or additional stock.

Net Assets

The difference between an entity's total assets and total liabilities, representing the owners' equity in a company.