Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.8.2MBA
Gross profit percent and markup percent
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) produces and sells various types of equipment. including tractors, loaders, and mining equipment. The following data (in millions) were adapted from recent financial statements of Caterpillar. 
Compute the average markup percent for Years 1 and 2. Round to one decimal place.
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