alleryStart learning →A low profit margin indicates what about the business?
ALow safety margin, higher risk
BVery large cash balances held
CAssured savings on tax paid
DNo dependence on sales volume
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Low safety margin, higher risk
With a thin margin, a small fall in sales can wipe out profit and produce a net loss.
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