Below is a major portion of the income statements of KTA Inc. for 2020 and 2021: Sales Cost of Sales Gross Margin 2020 P80,000 50,000 P30,000 2021 P97,200 72,000 P25,200 The firm sold its sole product for P8/unit during 2020. Even though the sales units increased by 20% during 2021, the gross margin declined. Disappointed with the results, the owner asked for your assistance in analyzing the cause of the gross margin decline. Percentage increase (decrease) in unit cost. A. 20% C. (44%) B. (20%) D. 44%
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