SOLUTION: A florist buys roses at $18 per dozen. If she sells them at $1.20 each, express her loss as a percentage of her selling price.

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Question 938058: A florist buys roses at $18 per dozen. If she sells them at $1.20 each, express her loss as a percentage of her selling price.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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$18/12 = $1.50 cost for each...sells them at $1.20 each
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100%28%281.50-1.20%29%2F1.50%29 = 20% loss
And...checking
$1.50-.20($1.50) = $1.20