A Wine Merchant Buys a Case of Wine for a Listed

question 5

Multiple Choice

A wine merchant buys a case of wine for a listed price of $144.00 less 27% from a wine distributor. Overhead is 37% of cost and profit is 51% of cost. For how much should the item be retailed?

• A) $159.78
• B) $75.80
• C) $211.35
• D) $197.62
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Balance of Payments

A financial statement summarizing a country's transactions with the rest of the world over a specified period, including trade, investment, and financial transfers.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Balance Of Trade

The difference between a country's exports and imports of goods, without including services.

Goods Exports

Refers to the selling and shipment of tangible products from one country to another, contributing to a nation’s gross domestic exports.