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A computer software retailer used a markup rate of 70%. Find the selling price of a computer game that cost the retailer $25.

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Answer:

$42.50

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of the game = $25

The markup rate = 70%

Therefore, the selling price will be:


\begin{gathered} =25+(70\%\text{ of 25)} \\ =25+(0.7*25) \\ =25+17.5 \\ =42.50 \end{gathered}

The selling price of the computer game is $42.50.

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