Business FinancesQuestion 1109 of 1632
A job sells for $50,000 with a 20% gross margin. What are the direct job costs?
a.$10,000
b.$41,667
c.$40,000 markup base only
d.$40,000
Explanation
Margin 20% means profit is 20% of the $50,000 price = $10,000. Costs = price - profit = $50,000 - $10,000 = $40,000.
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