Question

An employee is marking up new merchandise by 35%. the price they paid for an item is $120. what price will the employee place on the item?
A:$150
B:$155
C:$165
D:$162

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Answer 1

$120/35%=42
$120+42=$162
The answer to this question is $162

Answer 2

The answer would be D: $162 because $120 x 35% or (0.35) = $42 so $120 + $42 gives you $162