The 2014 income statement of Nasir Inc. shows operating revenues of $135,800, selling expenses of $40,310, general and administrative expenses of $33,990, interest expense of $880, and income tax expense of $13,090. Nasir's stockholders' equity was $250,000 at the beginning of the year and $345,000 at the end of the year. The company has 10,000 shares of stock outstanding at December 31, 2014.
REQUIRED:
Compute Nasir's profit margin. What other information would you need in order to comment on
whether this ratio is favorable?

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The Answer of The 2014 income statement of Nasir Inc. shows operating revenues of $135,800, selling expenses of $40,310, general and administrative expenses of $33,990, interest expense of $880, and income tax expense of $13,090. Nasir's stockholders' equity was $250,000 at the beginning of the year and $345,000 at the end of the year. The company has 10,000 shares of stock outstanding at December 31, 2014.
REQUIRED:
Compute Nasir's profit margin. What other information would you need in order to comment on
whether this ratio is favorable?

The 2014 Income Statement of Nasir Inc