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A store buys an item for $10. To earn a profit of $25, what percent does the store need to markup the item? Show work step by step.

User Mmla
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Profit = 25,
so total price = 10 + 25 = 35
Percentage = 25/10 * 100 = 250%

In short, Your Answer would be 250%

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User Gpresland
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150%

25-10= 15

15/10 = 1.5

1.5 = 150%
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