Hull Company reports the following$$ data:

Year

Total Operating Expenses

to Net Sales

$2021$

$16\%$

$2022$

$21\%$

$2023$

$27\%$

$2023$ Industry Average

$15\%$

Based on the above$$ data, what can be said about the Hull$$ Company?

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Part $1$

A$.$

The company is increasing sales over time.

B$.$

The company is controlling operating expenses.

C$.$

The company is doing better than the industry average.

D$.$

The company is losing control of operating expenses.