Sales growth was 172% (272–100) from FYE 9-29-2007 to FYE 9-25-2010 with the greatest increase…

Sales growth was 172% (272–100) from FYE 9-29-2007 to FYE 9-25-2010 with the greatest increase during FYE ( 9-25-10 / 9-26-09 / 9-27-08 / 9-29-07 ). When sales revenue increases, expenses would be expected to (increase / stay the same / decrease). It is favorable when sales revenue increases by 172% and expenses increase at a (higher / lower) rate than 172%. If an expense account increases at a rate greater than sales revenue, this indicates costs (were kept under control / got out of control).

From FYE 9-29-2007 to FYE 9-25-2010, which of the following expenses increased at a greater rate than sales revenue? (COGS / Operating expenses / Provision for income tax). For Apple, the most important cost to keep under control is (COGS / operating expenses / provision for income tax). Overall, it appears that Apple costs (were kept under control / got out of control).