A Merchandiser Will Earn an Operating Income of Exactly $0

question 131

Multiple Choice

A merchandiser will earn an operating income of exactly $0 when

• A)gross margin equals operating expenses.
• B)net sales equals cost of goods sold.
• C)cost of goods sold equals gross margin.
• D)operating expenses equal net sales

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