Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions That

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions that refer to Table B-2. Based on the information in Table B-2, the markdown ratio is:
$$\begin{array} { l c } { \text { Table B-2 } } & \\\text { Gross sales } & \$ 240,000 \\\text { Returns } & \$ 20,000 \\\text { Allowances } & \$ 20,000 \\\text { Gross margin } & 25 \% \\\text { Beginning inventory } & \$ 50,000 \\\text { Ending inventory } & \$ 50,000 \\\text { Expenses } & \$ 40,000 \\\text { Markdowns } & \$ 30,000 \\\text { Investment } & \$ 50,000\end{array}$$

A) 33.3%.
B) 18.1%.
C) 9.5%.
D) 16.7%.
E) 25.0%.