[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] CompanyA B C DSales$80,000  $180,000  $120,000  $100,000 Cost of goods sold 48,000   135,000   72,000   60,000 Gross margin 32,000   45,000   48,000   40,000 Operating expenses 9,600   12,600   10,800   10,000 Net income$22,400  $32,400  $37,200  $30,000 Based on common-sized income statements, which of the companies spent the least on operating expenses in relationship to its sales?

A. Company A
B. Company B
C. Company C
D. Company D


Answer: B

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