Magpie Corporation Uses the Total Cost Concept of Product Pricing

question 6

Multiple Choice

Magpie Corporation uses the total cost concept of product pricing. Below is cost information for the production and sale of 60,000 units of its sole product. Magpie desires a profit equal to a 25% rate of return on invested assets of $700,000. The markup percentage on total cost for the company's product is:

• A) 21.0%
• B) 22.7%
• C) 15.8%
• D) 24.0%

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