Jeremy Costa, owner of Costa Cabinets Inc., is preparing a bid on a job that requires $2,610 of direct materials, $2,349 of direct labor, and $1,697 of overhead. Jeremy normally applies a standard markup based on cost of goods sold to arrive at an initial bid price. He then adjusts the price as necessary in light of other factors (e.g., competitive pressure). Last year's income statement is as follows:

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Jeremy Costa, owner of Costa Cabinets Inc., is preparing a bid on a job that requires $2,610 of direct materials, $2,349 of direct labor, and $1,697 of
overhead. Jeremy normally applies a standard markup based on cost of goods sold to arrive at an initial bid price. He then adjusts the price as necessary in
light of other factors (e.g., competitive pressure). Last year's income statement is as follows:
Sales
$175,500
Cost of goods sold
94,770
Gross margin
$80,730
Selling and administrative expenses
46,300
Operating income
$34,430
Required:
1. Calculate the markup that Jeremy will use. Round your answer to one decimal place.
%
2. What is Jeremy's initial bid price? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.
Transcribed Image Text:Cost-Based Pricing Decision Jeremy Costa, owner of Costa Cabinets Inc., is preparing a bid on a job that requires $2,610 of direct materials, $2,349 of direct labor, and $1,697 of overhead. Jeremy normally applies a standard markup based on cost of goods sold to arrive at an initial bid price. He then adjusts the price as necessary in light of other factors (e.g., competitive pressure). Last year's income statement is as follows: Sales $175,500 Cost of goods sold 94,770 Gross margin $80,730 Selling and administrative expenses 46,300 Operating income $34,430 Required: 1. Calculate the markup that Jeremy will use. Round your answer to one decimal place. % 2. What is Jeremy's initial bid price? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.
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