SOLUTION: I am having a problem getting this to translate into an equation. Any help is appreciated! Thanks! Problem #36 If a box of candy costs a retailer $2.50, and he wants to make a

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Problem #36
If a box of candy costs a retailer $2.50, and he wants to make a profit of 50% based on the selling price, what price should he charge for the candy?
This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

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If a box of candy costs a retailer $2.50, and he wants to make a profit of 50% based on the selling price, what price should he charge for the candy?
Find 50% of $2.50: (2.5)(.50)=$1.25
Add the 50% profit to th retail price: $2.50+$1.25=$3.75 price to charge.

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