SOLUTION: A refrigerator that cost $218 was sold for $429.99. What is the percent markup on cost and selling price

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Question 1051509: A refrigerator that cost $218 was sold for $429.99. What is the percent markup on cost and selling price
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The markup was
+429.99+-+218+=+211.99+
The % markup was:
+%28+211.99%2F218+%29%2A100+=+97.24+
97.24%