Reference no: EM132611833
Arlington Merchants reported the following on its income statement for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2016 and 2015.
2016 2015
Sales $4,853,500 $4,755,900
Cost of goods sold 3,258,950 3,200,300
Gross Profit 1,594,550 1,555,600
Operating expenses 875,880 896,280
Profit $718,670 $659,320
Question 1: Calculate the gross profit margin for Arlington for 2015 and 2016
Question 2: Calculate the profit margin for Arlington for 2015 and 2016.
For each ratio calculated in (a) and (b) above, comment if the ratio has improved or deteriorated from 2015 to 2016.