A retailer buys an alarm set for RM 850. Operating expenses are 5 % based on cost. The retailer wants a 30% net profit based on the selling price. Find a) the net profit if the retail price is RM 950. b) the maximum markdown that could be offered so that there is no profit or loss

A retailer buys an alarm set for RM 850. Operating expenses are 5 % based on cost. The retailer wants a 30% net profit based on the selling price. Find a) the net profit if the retail price is RM 950. b) the maximum markdown that could be offered so that there is no profit or loss

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A retailer buys an alarm set for RM 850. Operating expenses are 5 % based on cost. The
retailer wants a 30% net profit based on the selling price. Find

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b) the maximum markdown that could be offered so that there is no profit or loss

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