XYZ Ltd. invested in new equipment and labour last year to give it extra capacity as it pursued new sales. Last year itwas operating at around 65% of total capacity. Late last year, the business won a major new contract, meaning it willnow be operating at nearly 80% of capacity. XYZ did not have to make pricing concessions to win this deal, and thecontract can be fulfilled at existing staff levels. What is likely to happen to XYZ's gross margin next year? Answers: It willlikely fall. It will likely increase. It will likely remain stable.

Answered: XYZ Ltd. invested in new equipment and…

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