Does a 50% markup mean a 50% margin?

No. A 50% markup on a $40 cost is a $60 price, which is a 33.33% margin. Markup and margin are different bases.

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The markup calculator sets a selling price from a unit cost and a markup percentage, and shows the resulting profit and margin.

Price = cost × (1 + markup% ÷ 100), Profit = price − cost, Margin % = profit ÷ price × 100.

A $40 cost with a 50% markup sells for $60, a $20 profit and a 33.33% margin.

Does a 50% markup mean a 50% margin?: No. A 50% markup on a $40 cost is a $60 price, which is a 33.33% margin. Markup and margin are different bases.

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