If the Company Can Not Cut Costs Any Lower Than

question 21

Multiple Choice

If the company can not cut costs any lower than they already are what would the profit margin on sales be if they meet the market selling price?

• A) 9.3%
• B) 7.3%
• C) 10.3%
• D) 8.3%

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