SOLUTION: A candy store buys candy weighing 12 lb for $13.44. The candy is repackaged and sold in 6 ounce packages for $1.05 each. Find the markup on the 12 lb of candy.j

Question 1116358: A candy store buys candy weighing 12 lb for $13.44. The candy is repackaged and sold in 6 ounce packages for $1.05 each. Find the markup on the 12 lb of candy.j
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A candy store buys candy weighing 12 lb for $13.44. The candy is repackaged and sold in 6 ounce packages for $1.05 each. Find the markup on the 12 lb of candy
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12 lb = 192 ounbces = 32 bags * $1.05 = $33.60
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Markup is not a clearly defined math term.

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