2,400 Bushels of Corn Were Purchased at $5 Per Bushel

question 48

Short Answer

2,400 bushels of corn were purchased at $5 per bushel. The desired markup is 35% based on selling price, but 25% spoilage is expected. What should the selling price per bushel be? (Round to the nearest cent)

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