Using Gross Profit Rates

question 14

Essay

Using gross profit rates
Explain how the gross profit rate for a particular product is determined.How would you expect the manager of a large department store to use these gross profit rates in deciding which products to feature in the store's window displays and in determining the location of various types of merchandise within the store? Explain.

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