Question

Find the markup and the cost of the following item. Round answers to the nearest cent.

A mirror selling for $98.00, marked up 30% on cost.

M=
C=


Find the markup and the cost of the following item. Round answers to the nearest cent.

A ream of paper selling for $2.19, marked up 11% on cost.

M=
C=

Answer 1

A mirror selling for $98, marked up 30%;

M = $22.62

C = $75.38

A ream of paper selling for $2.19, marked up 11%;

M = $0.22

C = $1.97

Explanation:

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Answer 2

1st question: M=22.62 while C=75.38

2nd question: M=.22 while C=1.97

Explanation:

If a mirror costing x dollars is marked up 30%, then we have to find x such that 30%x+x is 98 dollars.

We are solving:

.3x+x=98

Combine like terms:

1.3x=98

Divide both sides by 1.3:

x=75.38

M=98-75.38=22.62

C=75.38

So M=22.62 while C=75.38.

If ream of paper cost x and is marked up 11%, then we have to find x such that 11%x+x is 2.19.

We are solving:

.11x+x=2.19

1.11x=2.19

x=1 97

M=2.19-1.97=.22

So M=.22 while C=1.97