Question

Cane buys candy in bulk and sells it at a 25% markup. It represents the original cost of the candy which expression represents the marke price? A. 25c.

B. 0.75

C. 1.250

D. 1.250 -1.25

Answer 1

1.25c

Explanation:

Given that :

Original cost of candy = c

Markup percentage = 25%

Markup price will be = original price(1 + markup percentage)

Marked up price = c(1 + 0.25)

Marked up price = c + 0.25c

Marked up price = 1.25c