A Certain Item Has a Production Cost of $24

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A certain item has a production cost of $24. The manufacturer takes a 25 percent markup, the wholesaler takes a 20 percent markup, and the retailer takes a 50 percent markup. Therefore, the item has a retail selling price of $80.

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

Expenses incurred through the normal operations of a business, including rent, utilities, and salaries, but excluding costs of goods sold.

Vertical Analysis

A financial analysis method that lists each line item in a single period financial statement as a percentage of a base line figure.

Operating Expenses

The day-to-day costs involved in running a business, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Net Sales

Sales revenue minus returns, allowances, and discounts.