FINANCIAL+MANAG.ACCT.
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Chapter 4, Problem 2.1AA
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To calculate: The gross margin and gross margin ratio for Company S, Company A, and Company G.
Introduction: Gross margin indicates the amount of profit earned during the specified period from the operating activities. The gross margin ratio indicates the percentage of profit earned with the generated revenue of the specified period.
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