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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Question 74253This question is from textbook Elementary algebra
: 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) About Me  (Show Source):
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2.50*1.5=$3.75 IS THE SELLING PRICE FOR A 50% MARKUP.