tonemaier Manufacturing Inc. has begun production on a new product.  The primary cost of the product is direct materials with a cost of $1,050. Direct labor is estimated to be $285 per unit, overhead is estimated to be $120 per unit, and selling and administrative expenses are estimated to be $75 per unit. Stonemaier desires a profit of $480 per unit. ----------------------------- What is the required markup percentage on direct materials in order to achieve the desired profit?  (provide your answer in decimal format to two decimal places --> i.e.  53.4% = 0.53)

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tonemaier Manufacturing Inc. has begun production on a new product.  The primary cost of the product is direct materials with a cost of $1,050.

Direct labor is estimated to be $285 per unit, overhead is estimated to be $120 per unit, and selling and administrative expenses are estimated to be $75 per unit.

Stonemaier desires a profit of $480 per unit.

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What is the required markup percentage on direct materials in order to achieve the desired profit?  (provide your answer in decimal format to two decimal places --> i.e.  53.4% = 0.53)

 

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