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Cambridge IGCSE Accounting practice

What does a high gross margin indicate?

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Interpretation of accounting ratios

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What does a high gross margin indicate?.

  1. A.High efficiency in production
  2. B.Low sales revenue
  3. C.High operating expenses
  4. D.Low inventory turnover

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The table below shows the sales, cost of goods sold, and expenses for the company.

YearSalesCost of Goods SoldExpenses
2022$200,000$120,000$50,000
2023$250,000$150,000$70,000
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    Analyse Calculate the gross margin and profit margin for both years and discuss the changes observed.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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