SOLUTION: Supermarkets often price miscellaneous merchandise at a price they know will sell fast and determine what they can pay for it by this selling price. The Market bought men's t shirt

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Question 106236: Supermarkets often price miscellaneous merchandise at a price they know will sell fast and determine what they can pay for it by this selling price. The Market bought men's t shirt to sell at $10 each. If they allow 40 percent of the selling price for expenses and profit, what will they be willing to pay for the t shirts.

please help me...thanks

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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40% is allocated, so that leaves 60% for the cost of the shirt

what's 60% of $10?