Asked in a 2000 paper

If the gross margin is $2000 and the revenue is $5000, then the cost of goods sold would be _________?

Correct answer: B. $3,000

  • A. −$8000
  • B. $3,000
  • C. −$3000
  • D. $8,000Access Government Careers

Explanation

Gross margin equals revenue minus cost of goods sold, so cost of goods sold is $5,000 − $2,000 = $3,000. The negative option reverses this relationship.

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