Which Statement Concerning the Gross Profit Ratio Is Not True

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the gross profit ratio is not true?

• A) A decline in the ratio represents an unfavourable trend.
• B) It is calculated as gross profit divided by net sales.
• C) It can be compared with ratios for similar businesses.
• D) A decline in the ratio can be caused by decreases in the cost of sales.

Understand the role and accounting for support department costs.

Identify and evaluate the methods for allocating joint costs and their appropriateness given the context.

Understand the importance and methods of allocating support department costs to products.

Distinguish between different methods of support department cost allocation and their accuracy.

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