GCE Financial Accounting 1989 Question 13

Question 13

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A business marked up its cost by 50%. This would mean a Gross Profit of

  1. A.33⅓% on the cost price
  2. B.50% on the selling price
  3. C.66⅔% on the selling price
  4. D.66⅔% on the market price
  5. E.33⅓% on the selling price.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (33⅓% on the selling price.)

Explanation

Cost ₦100 + 50 = selling price ₦150; profit 50/150 = 33⅓% of selling price.