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Financial statements

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  • November 11, 2020 at 8:27 am #594675
    ketki15
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    The gross profit margin for the year ended 31dec 20×5 was 28%, in comparison with 24% for the preceding year.
    What is the reason for increase in the gross profit margin during 20×5?
    1- distribution cost reduced in 20×5
    2-carbon co sold more goods during 20×5 due to successful marketing campaign
    3-there was a change in the sales mix during 20×5, with fewer of its low margin goods being sold.

    why is the answer 3? 1 is wrong as it is related to operating profit but shouldnt the ans be 2?

    November 11, 2020 at 10:42 am #594705
    John Moffat
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    Simply selling more will not by itself change the %’age.

    If at the moment we sell $100 and make a profit of $10, then the margin is 10%.

    If we sell twice as much, so $200, then we will expect to make twice as much profit, so $20.
    The % stays at 10%.

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