Alpha Computing Is Importing Mother Boards at a Unit Cost

question 31

Multiple Choice

Alpha computing is importing mother boards at a unit cost of $178. Alpha estimates that operating expenses per unit are 35% of cost. What should the selling price be if the desired operating profit per unit is 30% of the cost?

• A) $115.70
• B) $240.30
• C) $231.40
• D) $293.70
• E) $178

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