SOLUTION: The selling price of a compact disc player is $219. The markup rate used by the seller is 50%. Find the cost of the compact disc player.
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Question 1095626: The selling price of a compact disc player is $219. The markup rate used by the seller is 50%. Find the cost of the compact disc player.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the cost
The cost is $146
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