SOLUTION: A retail store buys a dvd player from a manufacturer for $140. The store then marks up the price by 115%. What is the retail price of the dvd player?

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Question 186970: A retail store buys a dvd player from a manufacturer for $140. The store then marks up the price by 115%. What is the retail price of the dvd player?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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140+(140*1.15)=140+161=$301 is the retail price.