SOLUTION: to make 30% gross margin on a $2000.00 job, how much should you charge?

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Question 619234: to make 30% gross margin on a $2000.00 job, how much should you charge?
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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$2000 + .30 * $2000 = (1.3) * $2000 = 2600
your gross margin is your gross profit.
You sold for $2600
You paid $2000
Your gross profit is $600
That equals 30% of your cost.