A Bed and Bedding Store Sold a Futon Regularly Priced

question 27

Essay

A bed and bedding store sold a futon regularly priced for $330.00 for $240.00. The futon was originally purchased for $200.00 less 60%. The store's overhead is 25% of the regular selling price.
a) Calculate the rate of markdown at which the futon was sold.
b) Calculate the operating profit or loss at the sale price.

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Definitions:

Social Regulation

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