Apex Company reports: Depreciation 50 COGS 700 Sales 1,000 100 SG&A Its peer group has a gross profit margin of 25%. How does Apex compare to its peers? a. Apex 15% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group. b. Apex 20% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group. c. Apex 30% gross profit margin is superior to its peer group. d. Apex 25% gross profit margin is the same as its peer group- no better or worse.

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Apex Company reports:
Depreciation 50
COGS
700
Sales
1,000
100
SG&A
Its peer group has a gross profit margin of 25%. How does
Apex compare to its peers?
a. Apex 15% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group.
b. Apex 20% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group.
c. Apex 30% gross profit margin is superior to its peer group.
d. Apex 25% gross profit margin is the same as its peer group-
no better or worse.
Transcribed Image Text:Apex Company reports: Depreciation 50 COGS 700 Sales 1,000 100 SG&A Its peer group has a gross profit margin of 25%. How does Apex compare to its peers? a. Apex 15% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group. b. Apex 20% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group. c. Apex 30% gross profit margin is superior to its peer group. d. Apex 25% gross profit margin is the same as its peer group- no better or worse.
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