SOLUTION: To Whomever can assist, thank you! 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

SOLUTION: To Whomever can assist, thank you! 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

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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 and Intermediate Algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.50+.5*2.50=2.50+1.25=$3.75 WHICH IS A 50% MARKUP.
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