Regarding "Operating Statements," Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 73

Multiple Choice

Regarding "operating statements," which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Stockturn rate can be calculated directly from a detailed operating statement.
• B) Gross margin must be larger than expenses for a business to make a profit.
• C) By comparing the results from one statement to another, management can see trends.
• D) The markdown ratio cannot be calculated directly from a detailed operating statement.
• E) The purpose of the operating statement is to determine the firm's ROI and ROA.

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