Answer:
180%
Step-by-step explanation:
Set up an equation:
Variable x = percent of markup
102.56/56.98 = x/100
Cross multiply
102.56 × 100 = 56.98 × x
10,256 = 56.98x
Divide both sides by 56.98:
179.99297.... = x
Round to nearest whole number:
180 = x
Check your work:
56.98 × 180%
Convert the percentage into a decimal:
56.98 × 1.80
102.564
Round to nearest cent:
102.56
Correct!
$9 divided by 5 = 1.8
A pound of avocados is $1.80
If she picks up 1/2 of a box for 6 days, then you would multiply 1/2 by 6. And add the 1 box she started out with. (1/2 × 6) +1 = 4
