Answer:
a. 0.36
Explanation:
The computation of the gross profit rate is shown below:
Gross profit rate = Gross profit ÷ Net sales revenue
where,
Net sales revenue = Sales revenue - Sales return and allowances - sales discounts
= $160,000 - $3,000 - $7,000
= $150,000
And, the Cost of goods sold is $96,000
So, the gross profit is
= $54,000 ÷ $150,000
= 0.36