SOLUTION: A retailer has some skirts that cost $25 each. She wants to sell them at a profit of 50% of the selling price. What price should she charge for the skirts? $

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Question 1047129: A retailer has some skirts that cost $25 each. She wants to sell them at a profit of 50% of the selling price. What price should she charge for the skirts?
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Found 2 solutions by jorel555, stanbon:
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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$25 + 50%=25+12.50=$37.50 selling price.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A retailer has some skirts that cost $25 each. She wants to sell them at a profit of 50% of the selling price. What price should she charge for the skirts?
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Ans: 25 + 0.50*25 = 1.5*25 = $37.50
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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