What Is the Effect of Net Markups on the Cost-Retail

question 100

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of net markups on the cost-retail ratio when using the conventional retail method?

• A) Increases the cost-to-retail ratio.
• B) No effect on the cost-to-retail ratio.
• C) Depends on the amount of the net markdowns.
• D) Decreases the cost-to-retail ratio.

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