A Product Costing $350, Less 30%, 20%, and 10%, Sells

question 115

Multiple Choice

A product costing $350, less 30%, 20%, and 10%, sells to allow for overhead expenses of 30% of the selling price and profit of 20% of the selling price. During a sale, the product is marked down by 40%. What is the break-even price?

• A) $282.24
• B) $255.78
• C) $266.40
• D) $270.90
• E) $291.90

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