SOLUTION: A retailer sells a set of measuring cups for $2.50 after adding .50 cents to the original cost. What is the marup percentage?

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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?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
100%28.50%2F%282.50-.50%29%29 = 25% markup
and...checking
$2 + .25($2) = $2 + $0.50 = $2.50