A retailer sells widgets for $$15\mathrm{.}00$ after marking up $50\%$ on wholesaler selling price. The wholesaler had sold the widgets to the retailer at a markup of $20\%$ on the retailer$$s purchase price. In this instance, what is the manufacturer selling price?

Group of answer choices

$$9\mathrm{.}00$

$$8\mathrm{.}00$

$$18\mathrm{.}00$

$$36\mathrm{.}00$

$$12\mathrm{.}50$