
Concept introduction:
Cost ratio is the division of the COGS, i.e., cost of goods sold with the retail value of the goods. This method is part of the retail method of calculation.
Requirement 1:
The company which has higher cost ratio from the appendix A.
Concept introduction:
Activity-based costing is the method of accounting which analyze and recognize the cost to the
Requirement 2:
To explain:
Use of activity-based costing for the company to become more competitive.
Concept introduction:
Retail store is the place of running the business which is owned and operated by the retailers. The retailer is the person who sales the products to the end consumers.
Requirement 3:
To explain:
Activities are indulged in opening the new retail store.

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