For the following annual data of the electrical company producing 25,000 electrical bulbs, calculate the selling price of each electrical bulb.  No. of workers= 10 Working wage= $10,000 Material cost = $200,000 Water, generator and electricity invoices = 17% of the prime cost. Distribution cost = 15% of the direct cost. Administration cost= 10% of the direct cost. Advertising cost= 20% of the administration cost. Profit = 8% of the total cost.

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For the following annual data of the electrical company producing 25,000 electrical bulbs, calculate the selling price of each electrical bulb.

 No. of workers= 10

Working wage= $10,000

Material cost = $200,000

Water, generator and electricity invoices = 17% of the prime cost.

Distribution cost = 15% of the direct cost.

Administration cost= 10% of the direct cost.

Advertising cost= 20% of the administration cost.

Profit = 8% of the total cost.

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