A component of operating efficiency and profitability, calculated by expressing net income as a percent of net sales, is the:
A. Accounts receivable turnover.
B. Price earnings ratio.
C. Acid-test ratio.
D. Merchandise turnover.
E. Profit margin ratio.
Answer: E
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