It Costs a Producer $400 to Manufacture a Product That

question 224

Multiple Choice

It costs a producer $400 to manufacture a product that is distributed through wholesalers and retailers. The markups at the producer, wholesaler, and retailer levels are 20%, 20% and 50%, respectively. The wholesaler's selling price for the product is __________, and the retailer's selling price is ___________.

• A) $625; $1250
• B) $576; $864
• C) $480; $576
• D) $500; $625
• E) Cannot be determined from the information provided

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