Calculate first-year profit margin
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This question evaluates a data scientist's quantitative reasoning about unit economics and financial metrics, including understanding fixed versus variable costs and computing profit margin as a percentage.
Assume m = million. Using Year 1 figures: fixed costs $375m; sold 231m Regular at price $4, unit cost $1. Compute Year 1 profit margin defined as Profit/Revenue (in percent) to two decimals, showing each step.
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