A retailer buys an alarm set for RM 850. Operating expenses are 5 % based on cost. The retailer wants a 30% net profit based on the selling price. Find a) the breakeven selling price. b) the retail price. c) the gross profit.

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A retailer buys an alarm set for RM 850. Operating expenses are 5 % based on cost. The
retailer wants a 30% net profit based on the selling price. Find 

a) the breakeven selling price. 

b)  the retail price. 

c) the gross profit. 

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