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Chapter 13, Problem 13.2SDC
1.
To determine
To find: the difference in the gross profit percentage between two companies LL and L.
2.
To determine
To find: the difference in the net profit margin between two companies LL and L.
3.
To determine
To Identify: which company has best control in operating expenses other than cost of goods sold
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