A Retailer Marks Up All Cosmetic Products to Allow for Overhead

question 32

Multiple Choice

A retailer marks up all cosmetic products to allow for overhead expenses of 40% of cost and operating profit of 25% of cost. If a product does not sell within two months, the product is marked down to its break-even price. What rate of markdown is the retailer using?

• A) 25%
• B) 40%
• C) 15.2%
• D) 30%
• E) 65%

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