Selected data from the books of Joseph and Co. for the year ended 31 May 2014 Are as follows.
Sales $1 100 000
Cost of Goods sold $500 000
Other Expenses $228 000
Interest Expense $40 000
Income Tax Expense $36 000
Additional information:
(i) Cash dividend declared and paid was $50 000. The company only issued common
shares.
(ii) Common stock outstanding at the year's end was 84 000.
(iii) The current market price for Joseph's share is $16 per share.
What is the gross profit margin?