Regarding Operating Statements

question 10

Multiple Choice

Regarding operating statements:

• A) gross sales are the actual sales dollars the company will receive.
• B) net sales minus expenses equals the cost of sales.
• C) "gross sales" minus expenses equals the cost of sales.
• D) gross margin equals expenses plus net profit.
• E) gross margin is the money left after all expenses are subtracted from net sales.

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Definitions:

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