SOLUTION: A department store purchases a suit for $75. To make a profit, the price of the suit is increased by 131%. Find the price of the suit. Thank you.

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Question 109348: A department store purchases a suit for $75. To make a profit, the price of the suit is increased by 131%. Find the price of the suit.
Thank you.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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$75*1.31=$98.25 is the selling price of the suit.