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Year 2010 (number in thousands)
Gross profit: 18,904,000
Total Profit: 29,321,000
18,904,000/29,321,000=.64
Gross profit margin : 64%
Year 2011
Gross profit: 24,717,000
Total profit: 37,905,000
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Gross profit margin: 65%
Year 2012
Gross profit: 29,541,000
Total Profit: 50,175,000
29,541,000 / 50,175,000 = .588
Gross profit margin = 58%
II. Operating income margin
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Year 2010 (number in thousands)
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Revenue: 29,321,000
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