The following per unit information is available for a new product of Blue Ribbon Company: $$\begin{array} { l r }
\text { Desired ROl } & \$ 15 \
\text { Fixed cost } & 50 \
\text { Variable cost } & 100 \
\text { Total cost } & 150 \
\text { Selling price } & 165
\end{array}$$ Blue Ribbon Company's mark-up percentage would be
A)9%.
B)10%.
C)30%.
D)65%.

Question

The following per unit information is available for a new product of Blue Ribbon Company: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Desired ROl } & \$ 15 \
\text { Fixed cost } & 50 \
\text { Variable cost } & 100 \
\text { Total cost } & 150 \
\text { Selling price } & 165
\end{array}$$ Blue Ribbon Company's mark-up percentage would be
A)9%.
B)10%.
C)30%.
D)65%.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Markup percentage is calculated as (Selling Price - Total Cost) / Total Cost * 100. Here, (165 - 150) / 150 * 100 = 10%.

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