Hamilton Corporation Reports the Following Data: If Net Sales

question 109

Multiple Choice

Hamilton Corporation reports the following data: If net sales increases by 15%, and cost of goods sold increases by 20%, gross margin would:

• A) increase by 4.6%
• B) decrease by 4.6%
• C) decrease by 4.4%
• D) increase by 4.4%

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