Asked by Dominique Harris on Jun 01, 2024

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With reference to profitability, Net margin = ___.

A) Net Income ÷ Owner's Equity
B) Net Income ÷ Sales
C) Net Income ÷ Total Assets
D) Net Income ÷ Inventories
E) Net Income ÷ Debts

Profitability

The ability of a business to generate income in excess of its expenses, resulting in profit.

Net Margin

A financial metric that represents the percentage of revenue remaining after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and preferred stock dividends have been deducted.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, have been deducted from total revenue.

  • Achieve proficiency in understanding and performing calculations of financial ratios for liquidity, profitability, and efficiency assessment.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Net margin is calculated by dividing the net income (profit) by the sales revenue. It shows the percentage of each sales dollar that is left as profit after all expenses have been paid. Therefore, the correct formula for net margin is Net Income ÷ Sales.