Answer:
a. Division A = 5.80 %, Division B = 8.95 %
b. Division B is superior. Because, it generates a greater profit margin per each sale made.
Explanation:
<u> a. Compute the profit margins</u>
Profit margin = Profit / Sales × 100
Division A = $134,000 / $2,310,000 × 100
= 5.80 % (2 decimal places.)
Division B = $33,400 / $373,000 × 100
= 8.95 % (2 decimal places.)
<u> b. Based on the profit margins</u>
Division B is superior as it generates a greater profit margin per each sale made.
