The Following Information Is from Megabux, Inc

question 256

Multiple Choice

The following information is from Megabux, Inc.'s annual report for the years ended December 31:

-Refer to the Megabux annual report above.Which of the following describes the trend in the profit margin ratio for the three-year period?

• A)The ratio is getting worse because expenses are growing faster than sales.
• B)The ratio is getting worse because Megabux has increased its selling prices.
• C)The increase in sales each year is more than enough to cover the increase in expenses.
• D)There is no significant change in the ratio over the three years.

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