A Retail Store Buys 175 VCRs from a Distributor at a Cost

question 172

Multiple Choice

A retail store buys 175 VCRs from a distributor at a cost of $235 each plus an overhead charge of $45 per order. The retail markup is 40% on the total price paid. Find the profit on the sale of one VCR.

• A) $94.10
• B) $94.00
• C) $93.90
• D) $9410.00

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Deming

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