What does a profit margin of $20\%$ represent?

A$)$ The company generates a $$1$ in profit for every $20$ cents in sales

B$)$ The company generates $20$ cents in profit for every $$1$ in sales

C$)$ The company generates $20$ cents in profit for every $$$1$ in equity

D$)$ The company generates $20$ cents in profit for every $$1$ in assets