The Following Is Ralley Company's Income Statement

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Essay

The following is Ralley Company's income statement. Required:
a.What is the markup percentage on cost of goods sold?
b.What is the markup percentage on total cost?
c.What is the gross margin percentage?
d.If the company wants to sell a new product that costs $48 wholesale while keeping the same markup structure, what will be the price of the new product?

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