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The new game console you want is $136.40 , but there was recently a 15 % markup . What is the new price ?

User Jodi
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markup = profit / cost
cost x markup = profit

therefore:
136.40 x .15 = 20.46

136.40 + 20.46 = 156.86

Answer= $156.86
User Igasparetto
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15%= $20.46

$136.40 -$20.46=$115.94

Answer: $115.94

User Robin Webb
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