Question

Gus bought a pair of sunglasses for $45.00 and then sold them to his friend for $58.50. What percent did Gus mark up the sunglasses before selling them?

Answer 1

First we want to subtract 58.50 by 45.00. what is the answer

Answer 2

30% First find the difference between the two (58.50-45) then divide the difference by the original (13.5/45) and that will give you .30 to make it a percent move the decimal two places to the right :)