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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