The Typical Markup (Percent) Is The

question 59

Multiple Choice

The typical markup (percent) is the:

• A) cost of an item divided by its selling price-times 100.
• B) selling price minus the cost of the item, divided by the cost of the item-times 100.
• C) selling price of an item, divided by its cost-times 100.
• D) selling price minus the cost of the item, divided by the selling price-times 100.
• E) selling price minus the cost of the item, divided by the average fixed cost-times 100.

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Definitions:

Centralized

A system or organization where decision-making and authority are concentrated in a single point or location, typically at the top.

Decentralized

The distribution of decision-making governance closer to the level of individual operations or regions, as opposed to being concentrated at a central point of command.

M-Form

Stands for the Multidivisional Form, a type of organizational structure where a company is divided into semi-autonomous units or divisions, each with its own responsibilities for profit and loss.

Bureaucracy

An organizational structure characterized by standardized procedures, hierarchy of authority, and formalized rules, often in governmental or large organizations.