Answer:
Gross Margin (dollars) = $62,060
Gross Margin % = 44.33 %
Explanation:
Calculation of Gross Margin
Net Sales $140,000
Less Cost of Sales
Opening Stock $0
Add Purchase of Merchandise $84,000
Less Trade Discount ($84,000 × 7.5%) ($6,300)
Add shipping charges $240
Cost of Goods Sold ($77,940)
Gross Profit $62,060
Gross Margin %
Gross Margin % = Gross Profit / Net Sales × 100
= $62,060 / $140,000 × 100
= 44.33 %
