Sunday, September 30, 2012

Finding cost when only the margin is given


Sometimes the information given is limited, as in this question below. Try to make equations using the information in the question. 

A store sells kettles at a markup of 18% of the selling price. The store's margin on a particular model is $6.57.

a) For how much does the store sell the kettles?

We know that 0.18S = 6.57, where ‘margin’ means contribution to fixed costs.

So: S = 6.57/0.18 = 36.5

b) What was the cost of the kettles to the store?

S = C + 0.18S and so 36.5 = C + 6.57. Therefore C = 36.5 – 6.57 = 29.93

c) What is the rate of markup based on cost?

6.57/29.93 = 22% (rounded)

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