Question

1. Find the percent markup.

Answer 1

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1. Find the percent markup.

Markup ($) = percent markup (%) x original cost ($)

A computer store buys a laptop for $635 directly from the manufacturer (Dell). The markup is $570. What is the percent markup on the computer?

The percent markup is: 90 %

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FORMULA: Percent of Markup = Markup/Cost x 100

• = $570/$635 x 100
• = 0.90 x 100
• = 90%