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The Following Amounts Were Taken from the Financial Statements of Palmer

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The following amounts were taken from the financial statements of Palmer Company: 20142013 Total assets $800,000$1,000,000 Net sales 720,000650,000 Gross profit 352,000320,000 Net income 144,000117,000 Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 120,000120,000 Market price of ordinary shares $36$40\begin{array}{lrr}&2014&2013\\\text { Total assets } & \$ 800,000 & \$ 1,000,000 \\\text { Net sales } & 720,000 & 650,000 \\\text { Gross profit } & 352,000 & 320,000 \\\text { Net income } & 144,000 & 117,000 \\\text { Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding } & 120,000 & 120,000 \\\text { Market price of ordinary shares } & \$ 36 & \$ 40\end{array} The profit margin for 2014 is


A) 10%.
B) 15%.
C) 20%.
D) 30%.

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