When Using the Total Cost Concept of Applying the Cost-Plus

question 20

Multiple Choice

When using the total cost concept of applying the cost-plus approach to product pricing, what is included in the markup?

• A) Total selling and administrative expenses plus desired profit
• B) Total fixed manufacturing costs, total fixed selling and administrative expenses, and desired profit
• C) Total costs plus desired profit
• D) Desired profit

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