It's a 50% profit margin because the profit ($5) is 50% of the selling price.
It's a 100% markup because the selling price is 100% more than the cost.
Some people might call it a 50% markup, but that's purely a deceptive tactic, or just ignorance.
It's a 100% markup because the selling price is 100% more than the cost.
Some people might call it a 50% markup, but that's purely a deceptive tactic, or just ignorance.