Question

Anita sold USB thumb drives for $4.95, which was a 10% markup from what she paid for each. How much did Anita pay for the drives?

Answer 1

First multiply 4.95 x 0.10 to find out how much she marked up

4.95 x 0.10 = 0.495

Now subtract 0.495 from 4.95 to get the amount she paid

4.95 - 0.495 = ~4.455

Anita paid ~$4.46 per USB

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