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CAT 2003 Slot 1 — DILR Question 26

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

An industry comprises four firms (A, B, C, and D). Financial details of these firms and of the industry as a whole for a particular year are given below. Profitability of a firm is defined as profit as a percentage of sales.

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Which firm has the highest profitability?

Answer & solution

  • A

    A

  • B

    B

  • C

    C

  • D

Solution

It can be observed that the profit value of D is relatively more and the sales value of D is relatively less.

Profitability of A ≈ 525= 20%

Profitability of B ≈ 425= 16%

Profitability of C ≈ 4.824 = 20%

Profitability of D ≈ 416 = 25%

Hence, option (d).

CAT 2003 Slot 1 DILR Q26: Which firm has the highest profitability? — Solution | TheCATExam