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The 2008 income statement of Holly Enterprise shows operating revenues of $134,800, selling expenses $38,310, general and adminstrative expenses $36,990, interest expense $580, and income tax expense of $13,920. Holly's stockholders' equity was $280,000 at the beginning of the year and $320,000 at the end of the year. The company has 20,000 shares of stock outstanding at December 31, 2008.

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Compute Holly's profit margin. What other information would you need in order to comment on whether the ratio is favorable?

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The solution explains how to calculate the profit margin for Holly Enterprise.

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Profit Margin = Net Income/Sales
Net Income = Operating Revenue - All expenses
Net Income = 134,800-38,310-36,990-580-13,920 = ...

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