Computing Markups The predicted 2009 costs for Osaka Motors are as follows: Manufacturing Costs Selling and Administrative Costs Variable $100,000 Variable $300,000 Fixed 220,000 Fixed 200,000 Average total assets for 2009 are predicted to be $7,000,000. (a) If management desires a 13 percent rate of return on total assets, what are the markup percentages for total variable costs and for total manufacturing costs? (Round your answers to the nearest whole percent.) Markup on variable costs Answer %

One of your new suppliers, kim, has been hearing rumors about your firm’s lack of capability to deliver high quality products and writes an email asking you to address the claims being made. in replying to her, you want to be sure that you are very clear and leave no room for misinterpretation. which of the following aspects of effective communication should you give the most attention? (a) making sure you understand kim’s areas of expertise. (b) supporting your reply with relevant data and facts. (c) establishing your credibility as an expert. (d) paying attention to implied communications.