The Following Information Pertains to Bingo Concrete for the Year

question 83

Multiple Choice

The following information pertains to Bingo Concrete for the year 2008:
Sales are $1 500 000
Gross margin is $600 000
Profit is $90 000
What is the profit margin for the year?

• A) 40%
• B) 30%
• C) 20%
• D) 6%

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