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Find the selling price for each item given the cost and the percent of the mark up or discount. 12 for a book; 45% mark up

Solution

F in d t h e se ll in g p r i ce f or e a c h i t e m g i v e n t h e cos t an d t h e p erce n t o f t h e ma r k u p or d i sco u n t . 12 f or a b oo k; 45% ma r k u p

Solution

Amount after discount : 6.6

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 12 - 0.45 \cdot 12

x = 12 - 0.45 \cdot 12 : x = 6.6

Amount after discount : 6.6

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