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3 Water Sports Ltd. pays $360 less 25% for a backyard above-ground pool kit. Overhead expenses are 16-% of the regular selling price, and the operating profit is 15% of the selling price. a. What is the maximum rate of markdown the store can offer and still break even? b. What is the profit or loss per unit if Water Sports clears out its remaining stock at 20% off in its Hot August Bargains Sale?

3 Water Sports Ltd. pays $360 less 25% for a backyard above-ground pool kit. Overhead expenses are 16-% of the regular selling price, and the operating profit is 15% of the selling price. a. What is the maximum rate of markdown the store can offer and still break even? b. What is the profit or loss per unit if Water Sports clears out its remaining stock at 20% off in its Hot August Bargains Sale?

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Water Sports Ltd. pays $360 less 25% for a backyard above-ground pool kit. Overhead expenses are 16-% of the regular selling price, and the operating profit is 15% of the selling price. 3 a. What is the maximum rate of markdown the store can offer and still break even? b. What is the profit or loss per unit if Water Sports clears out its remaining stock at 20% off in its Hot August Bargains Sale?
Transcribed Image Text:Water Sports Ltd. pays $360 less 25% for a backyard above-ground pool kit. Overhead expenses are 16-% of the regular selling price, and the operating profit is 15% of the selling price. 3 a. What is the maximum rate of markdown the store can offer and still break even? b. What is the profit or loss per unit if Water Sports clears out its remaining stock at 20% off in its Hot August Bargains Sale?
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