Hershey, Inc

question 88

Essay

Hershey, Inc. sells a single product. The following information relates to the year just ended:
Number of units sold: 40,000
Variable cost per unit: $200
Total fixed cost: $2,400,000
Operating income: $3,800,000
Required:
A. Compute the company's selling price.
B. Compute the percentage markup on total cost. Round your answer to two decimal places.
C. Assume that Hershey desired to change its practice of computing a markup on total cost to a markup on variable cost. If the company wants to hold selling price constant, would the markup percentage increase or decrease? By how much?

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Definitions:

Non-controlling Interest Proportion

The share of equity interest in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, expressed as a percentage of total equity.

Equity Balance

The amount of owners' equity in a company, reflecting the residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities.

Dividend Payment Capacity

The ability of a company to make dividend payments to its shareholders, often assessed by its free cash flow or earnings.

Non-controlling Interest

A minority share of ownership in a subsidiary that is not owned by the parent company, reflected in consolidated financial statements to show the portion of the subsidiary's earnings not attributed to the parent.