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a couch at the wholesale price is $125. If the markup rate at the furniture store is %40,what is the price of the new couch

User Eric Shieh
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Answer: $175

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Original Price = $125, Markup is 40% = .4

2. 125 * .4 = 50

3. 125 + 50 = 175

User Nick Schwaderer
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