Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Commerce Question 39

Practice objective / multiple choice question 39 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Commerce Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 39 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • COMMERCE • objective

A wholesaler buys a product at ₦250 per unit. He adds a freight charge of ₦15 per unit and a handling charge of ₦5 per unit. He then applies a markup of 30% on the total cost (cost price + freight + handling) to set the wholesale price. To stimulate sales, he offers a trade discount of 12% on the wholesale price to retailers. What is the final price paid by the retailer per unit? Also, calculate the wholesaler's gross profit margin (as a percentage) on the original cost price (excluding freight and handling).

Answer Options

A. Retailer price = ₦315.00 per unit; Gross profit margin ≈ 24.00%
B. Retailer price = ₦312.50 per unit; Gross profit margin ≈ 23.00%
C. Retailer price = ₦300.00 per unit; Gross profit margin ≈ 22.00%
Correct Answer D. Retailer price = ₦308.88 per unit; Gross profit margin ≈ 23.55%
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Retailer price = ₦308.88 per unit; Gross profit margin ≈ 23.55%

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Commerce Question 39. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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