JCS Incorporated experienced the following transactions during its first year of business. The company purchased $16,000 of merchandise from Kent Company. The company paid $2,000 for selling and administrative expenses and purchased land for $5,000. All of the merchandise purchased was sold for $30,000 cash. What is the company's gross margin?

A. $7,000
B. $23,000
C. $14,000
D. $30,000


Answer: C

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