Problem 1319 The Exchange Company is in the process of devel
Problem 13-19
The Exchange Company is in the process of developing a new product called LS500. The company requires a 35% profit. The LS500 current design carries with it a total cost of $125.
Required:
A. What is the sales price of the LS500 using markup costing? Round your answer to the nearest cent.
 $
B. Assume that the Exchange Company’s marketing department has determined that consumers are willing to pay $140 for the LS500. What is the target cost for this product?
 $
Solution
A.
B.
| Cost of the product | $125 | 
| Required profit percentage | 35% | 
| profit + cost percentage | 135% | 
| Sales price ($125*135%) | $168.75 | 

