Just about 30 islands are inhabited. The Bahamas share maritime borders with Cuba, Haiti, the United States, and Turks and Caicos Islands (UK). With a land area of 13,943 kmÂ², the island chain is about the size of Montenegro, or slightly smaller than Connecticut. The Bahamas has a population of just 370,000 people.
Per a phone call to Edward Jonesâ customer service line, their commissions per stock trade are based on the size of the trade and break down as follows: 1  2.5% for trades less than $6,000. 2  2% + $30 for trades between $6,000 and $10,000.  1.5% + $80 for trades between $10,000 and $25,000.
The total standard costs are $1.55 million because the $50,000 charge is excluded. The small manufacturer is an S corporation, therefore no taxes are paid at the corporate level. Calculate the standard margin by dividing $0.45 million by $2 million in sales for a total of 22.5 percent. Both gross profit margin and standard margins measure profitability. Gross profit margin measures top-line profitability, or profitability before selling, general and administrative expenses are included.