When Determining the Markup to Be Used in a Cost-Plus

question 50

Multiple Choice

When determining the markup to be used in a cost-plus pricing formula, many companies base the markup on a target:

• A) return on investment.
• B) sales margin.
• C) capital turnover.
• D) earnings per share.
• E) debt-to-equity ratio.

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Definitions:

Permissive-Indulgent

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness but low demandingness, where parents are nurturing and accepting but provide few guidelines and rules.

Inductive Techniques

Methods based on observations used to arrive at general conclusions or theories.

Appropriate Behavior

Conduct that is considered socially acceptable and in line with established norms.

Permissive-Indulgent

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and low demands, where parents are loving and nurturing but provide few guidelines and rules.