SOLUTION: we are using this formula...S=C+rC and/or S=R-rR computer retailer uses a markup of 22%. Find the selling price of a computer game that costs the retailer $40.00

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Question 167790: we are using this formula...S=C+rC and/or S=R-rR
computer retailer uses a markup of 22%. Find the selling price of a computer game that costs the retailer $40.00

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Note: 22% =


In this case, the cost to the retailer is and the percentage rate is .


Start with the markup cost formula. Note: the other formula is used for discounts


Plug in and .


Multiply


Add


So if the cost to the retailer is $40.00 and they use a markup of 22%, then the selling price is $48.80



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