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A merchant market up a radio 25% over his cost and then sold it for \$60 . What is his cost for the ratio?

Solution

A m erc han t ma r k e t u p a r a d i o 25% o v er hi s cos t an d t h e n so l d i t f or $60 . Wha t i s hi s cos t f or t h e r a t i o ?

Solution

Amount after addition : 75

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 60 + 0.25 \cdot 60

x = 60 + 0.25 \cdot 60 : x = 75

Amount after addition : 75

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