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\n" ); document.write( ": 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?
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2.50*1.5=$3.75 IS THE SELLING PRICE FOR A 50% MARKUP. \n" ); document.write( "

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