What Is the Formula to Calculate Gross Margin

question 185

Multiple Choice

What is the formula to calculate gross margin?

• A)sales revenue − selling and administrative expenses
• B)sales revenue − cost of goods sold
• C)cost of goods manufactured + beginning finished goods inventory − ending finished goods inventory
• D)total product costs + beginning work in process − ending work in process

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