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A math book at Housatonic Community College cost the bookstore $84 to purchase. They sell it for $126. What percent markup did the bookstore charge?
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A math book at Housatonic Community College cost the bookstore $84 to purchase. They sell it for $126. What percent markup did the bookstore charge?

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The markup is 150%

126/84= 1.5
1.5 x 100 = 150%

Proof : 1.5 x 84 =126
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