Using Financial Accounting Information
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Author: Porter, Gary A.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.14MCE
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Profit margin is a profitability ratio. This ratio indicates the percentage of profit earned over the amount of sales. This ratio is calculated by dividing the net income by sales. The profit margin is used to evaluate the profitability analysis.
The profit margin and investment decision.
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Using Financial Accounting Information
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