The spoilage rate on a shipment of 600 pounds of apples is expected to be 22%. They were puchased at a cost of $0.35 per pound. What should the selling price per pound be to achieve a markup of 34% based on cost? (Note: Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

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The spoilage rate on a shipment of 600 pounds of apples is expected to be 22%. They were puchased at a cost of $0.35 per pound. What should the selling price per pound be to achieve a markup of 34% based on cost? (Note: Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

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