Asked by Mourier Macha on May 06, 2024

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It costs Custom Design, Inc., $10 to make a brass and copper candleholder. It sells the candleholder to a wholesaler for $16. The wholesaler sells the candleholder to a gift shop for $20. The gift shop prices the candleholder at $45. What was the markup on selling price for each member of this product's channel of distribution?

Channel Of Distribution

Refers to the path or route through which goods and services travel from the producer or supplier to the end consumer.

Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit; expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Selling Price

The amount of money a buyer pays to purchase an item from a seller.

  • Calculate and understand markup and profit margins across product distribution channels.
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Ahmed AbbasMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
Manufacturer $16 − $10/$16 = 37.5 percent
Wholesaler $20 − $16/$20 = 20 percent
Retailer $40 − $20/$40 = 50 percent