The Profit Margin Ratio Measures

question 31

Multiple Choice

The profit margin ratio measures:

• A) return to shareholders.
• B) the proportion of each sales dollar that represents profit.
• C) the difference between the purchase price and the selling price of inventory.
• D) the rate of return on total assets.

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