A Company Has Computed That Their "Margin" Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

A company has computed that their "margin" is .18. Which of the following statements is the best interpretation of these results?

• A) $.18 of every $1 invested in assets is net profit.
• B) $.18 of every $1 made in sales is profit.
• C) Every $1 invested in assets generates $.18 in sales revenue.
• D) Every $1 invested in assets generates $.18 of segment margin.

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