Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Interpretation of accounting ratios

Interpretation of accounting ratios — practice question

Maya recorded annual revenue of $100 000. During year 1, her gross margin stood at 45% and her profit margin stood at 5%. During year 2, her gross margin fell to 40% and her profit margin fell to 3%. What change occurred to Maya’s cost of sales and expenses in year 2?

  • Acost of sales decreased; expenses decreased
  • Bcost of sales decreased; expenses increased
  • Ccost of sales increased; expenses decreased
  • Dcost of sales increased; expenses increased

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