SOLUTION: A merchant buys a televison for $125 and sells it for $75 more what is the percent of markup.
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Question 921799: A merchant buys a televison for $125 and sells it for $75 more what is the percent of markup.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A merchant buys a televison for $125 and sells it for $75 more what is the percent of markup.
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"Markup" = -$50
50/125*100 = -40% markup
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