Question

A local pet store buys cans of dog food for $0.43. They sell them for 65% more for profit. If a customer buys 14 cans of dog food, how much will it cost? (Please provide a simple explanation if possible.)

Answer 1

$9.94

Explanation:

.43¢= 1 can

65% markup can be done by .43 + (.43×.65)

that equals .71¢ for 1 can after the markup.

multiply .71× 14 = $9.94