A small company has $3,750,000 in (annual) revenue, spends 59% of its revenues on purchases, and has a net profit margin of 9.25%. They would like to increase their profits and they are looking at focusing in one of two directions. First, they think they can save 1.75% on their purchase expenses. Or second, they can focus on increasing sales.By what percentage would they have to increase sales in order to equal a 1.75% savings to purchasing expenses? (Write your answer as a percentage, and display your answer to two decimal places.)

A small regional retailer is looking for ways to increase profits. Given its impressive record of growth, the sales and marketing vice president wants to target a 8% increase in sales to meet the profitability goals. The company currently has revenues of $34,000,000 (annually), spends 50% of its revenues on purchases, and has a net profit margin of 2.75%.You are a buyer working for this company and you want to show the vice president that it may be easier to reach the profitability goals by lowering purchasing expenses.If the company achieves its revenue growth target of 8%, by how many dollars would revenue increase? (Display your answer as a whole number.)   Assuming that revenues stayed flat (meaning the company did not try to increase sales by the 8 percent target), by what percentage would they have to decrease purchasing expenses to equal the increased profit that would have come from a 8 percent increase to revenues? (Write your answer as a percentage, and display your answer to two decimal places.)   %Note:  This question is to stretch your mind a bit and to show how much more, on a percentage basis, sales must increase in order to equal the bottom-line benefits of a modest decrease in purchasing expenses. There will not be a question like this on any assessment.The sales increase targeted percentage is _____ (how many) times bigger than the required percentage decrease in purchasing expenses. (Display your answer as a whole number.)

Suppose a company has $19,000,000 in (annual) revenue and spends 55% of its revenues on purchases. By how much can this company increase its bottom line (profits) if it can decrease purchasing costs by 1.25%? (Display your answer as a whole number.)

A marketing company prides itself on its sales prowess and is looking for ways to increase profits. Given the company culture, the president calls for a 8% increase in sales to meet the profitability goals. The company currently has revenues of $11,028,000 (annually), spends 40% of its revenues on purchases, and has a net profit margin of 6.25%.You are a modest purchasing intern working for this company and you want to show the president that it may be easier to reach the profitability goals by lowering the purchasing expenses (while holding sales constant, that is, no need to increase sales by 8%).If the company is able to reach its goal of increasing sales by 8%, by how how many dollars would its revenue increase? (Display your answer as a whole number.)   If the company is able to reach its goal of increasing sales by 8%, by how many dollars would its profit increase? (Display your answer as a whole number.)    Assuming that revenues stayed flat (meaning the company did not try to increase sales by the 8 percent target), by what percentage would they have to decrease purchasing expenses to equal the increased profit that would have come from a 8 percent increase to revenues? (Write your answer as a percentage, and display your answer to two decimal places.)   %

You've been provided with the following information about a business Complete a horizontal analysis for the "Cost of sales" account. Round the percentage change to one decimal place (1 mark). Note: Do not enter the "%" symbol when entering your answer. For example if your answer is "5.1%", only enter "5.1". If your answer is negative - remember to include the minus. Profit and loss statement Current year Prior year Revenue 14,800 18,500 Less Cost of sales 6,000 7,500 Gross profit 8,800 11,000 Less expenses Wages Expense 5,500 6,500 Interest Expense 2,200 2,000 Depreciation Expense 1,000 1,200 Advertising Expense 900 800 Net profit -800 500

If sales revenue is $600,000 and cost of sales is $450,000, the gross profit margin is:33%25%67%75%