Zenith Industries reports the following data: Account Amount ($) Depreciation 60 COGS 800 Sales 1,200 SG&A Expenses 150 Its peer group has a gross profit margin of 35%. How does Zenith compare to its peers? a. Zenith's 25% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group. b. Zenith's 33% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group. c. Zenith's 40% gross profit margin is superior to its peer group. d. Zenith's 35% gross profit margin is the same as its peer group no better or worse.

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Zenith Industries reports the following data:
Account
Amount ($)
Depreciation
60
COGS
800
Sales
1,200
SG&A Expenses
150
Its peer group has a gross profit margin of 35%.
How does Zenith compare to its peers?
a. Zenith's 25% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group.
b. Zenith's 33% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group.
c. Zenith's 40% gross profit margin is superior to its peer group.
d. Zenith's 35% gross profit margin is the same as its peer
group no better or worse.
Transcribed Image Text:Zenith Industries reports the following data: Account Amount ($) Depreciation 60 COGS 800 Sales 1,200 SG&A Expenses 150 Its peer group has a gross profit margin of 35%. How does Zenith compare to its peers? a. Zenith's 25% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group. b. Zenith's 33% gross profit margin is inferior to its peer group. c. Zenith's 40% gross profit margin is superior to its peer group. d. Zenith's 35% gross profit margin is the same as its peer group no better or worse.
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