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Nоrthview Outfitters, Inc. is а regiоnаl retаiler specializing in оutdoor apparel and equipment. During the current accounting period, the company experienced increased sales activity as a result of a successful marketing campaign. The following accounts were extracted from the company's adjusted trial balance at year-end:   Account Name Balance ($) Sales Revenue 268,500 Sales Returns and Allowances 6,800 Sales Discounts 12,700 Cost of Goods Sold 149,300 Advertising Expense 17,400 Delivery Expense 8,900 Insurance Expense 1,500 Rent Expense 16,800 Salaries Expense 22,600 Income Tax Expense 6,100   Required Using the information above, answer the following questions for the period: Calculate net sales. Calculate the company's gross profit. Calculate the company's gross profit percentage. Round your answer to one decimal place. Calculate the company's net income. Interpret the gross profit percentage. What does this percentage indicate about the company's ability to cover operating expenses and generate profit? Assume the company's gross profit percentage was 46.2% last year. Compare this year's gross profit percentage to last year's percentage: Has the company's performance improved or declined? Provide at least one possible business reason that could explain the change. As a manager, identify one action the company could take to improve its gross profit percentage in the next accounting period.   NOTE: Partial credit will be given where applicable.