Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Interpretation of accounting ratios

Interpretation of accounting ratios — practice question

The table lists the gross margin and profit margin for four businesses. Which business manages its overhead costs most efficiently?

  • AGross margin $40\%$; profit margin $17\%$
  • BGross margin $37\%$; profit margin $15\%$
  • CGross margin $35\%$; profit margin $14\%$
  • DGross margin $30\%$; profit margin $12\%$

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