SOLUTION: 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?

SOLUTION: 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?

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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?
This question is from textbook Elementary algebra

Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.50*1.5=$3.75 IS THE SELLING PRICE FOR A 50% MARKUP.
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