Jersey Manufacturing uses a distribution channel that includes wholesalers to retailers to the ultimate consumers. The Jerome Widget 1000 is priced to wholesale at $250.00. Jersey earns a 30% margin on each Widget 1000 unit. Jersey's wholesalers markup each unit for $75.00. Retailers typically charge $700.00 to customers during peak season for a Widget 1000, but the unit can be priced by retailers as low as $650.00 off- season. What is the GPM% for retailers who charge the lowest stated price in the off-season and what is the corresponding markup on cost percentage? Show your complete solution.

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Jersey Manufacturing uses a distribution channel that includes
wholesalers to retailers to the ultimate consumers. The Jerome Widget
1000 is priced to wholesale at $250.00. Jersey earns a 30% margin on
each Widget 1000 unit. Jersey's wholesalers markup each unit for $75.00.
Retailers typically charge $700.00 to customers during peak season for a
Widget 1000, but the unit can be priced by retailers as low as $650.00 off-
season.
What is the GPM% for retailers who charge the lowest stated price in the
off-season and what is the corresponding markup on cost percentage?
Show your complete solution.
Transcribed Image Text:Jersey Manufacturing uses a distribution channel that includes wholesalers to retailers to the ultimate consumers. The Jerome Widget 1000 is priced to wholesale at $250.00. Jersey earns a 30% margin on each Widget 1000 unit. Jersey's wholesalers markup each unit for $75.00. Retailers typically charge $700.00 to customers during peak season for a Widget 1000, but the unit can be priced by retailers as low as $650.00 off- season. What is the GPM% for retailers who charge the lowest stated price in the off-season and what is the corresponding markup on cost percentage? Show your complete solution.
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