Acme Factories had net sales of $356,040 and the cost of goods sold was $193,500. Operating expenses were $61,920 and the owner's equity is $529,578.95. Calculate the net profit margin. (Round to the nearest tenth.)
Acme Factories had net sales of $356,040 and the cost of goods sold was $193,500. Operating expenses were $61,920 and the owner's equity is $529,578.95. Calculate the net profit margin. (Round to the nearest tenth.)
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Acme Factories had net sales of $356,040 and the cost of goods sold was $193,500. Operating expenses were $61,920 and the owner's equity is $529,578.95. Calculate the net profit margin. (Round to the nearest tenth.)
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The net profit margin is calculated by dividing net profit by net sales.
It shows as to what percentage of net sales the business is able to convert into net income.
Net profit margin = Net profit / Net Sales
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