document.write( "Question 927423: A retailer sells a set of measuring cups for $2.50 after adding .50 cents to the original cost. What is the marup percentage? \n" ); document.write( "
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\"100%28.50%2F%282.50-.50%29%29\" = 25% markup
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\n" ); document.write( "$2 + .25($2) = $2 + $0.50 = $2.50
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