Given the Following Data: If Net Sales Decreases by 10

question 69

Multiple Choice

Given the following data: If net sales decreases by 10%, and cost of goods sold increases by 15%, gross margin would:

• A) increase by 40%
• B) decrease by 40%
• C) increase by 47.5%
• D) decrease by 47.5%

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