Which of the following will not improve a company's gross profit percentage?

A. An increase in the sales price.
B. Collecting cash from customers in advance.
C. A decrease in the cost of inventory.
D. A decrease in the shipping cost for merchandise purchased.


Answer: B

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A) the cost of the project with what the client is willing to pay B) the time limitation of the client with the speed with which surveys must be conducted in order to have a profitable research firm C) the quality of information desired with the requirement to take advantage of today's technology D) the quality of information desired with time deadlines, budget constraints, and other considerations E) none of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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