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In the following exercises, find (a) the amount of the mark-up (b) the list priceManny paid $\$ 0.80$ a pound for apples. He added 60$\%$ mark-up before selling them at his produce stand. What price did he charge for the apples?
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We know that Manny added a 60% mark-up to the cost of the apples. To find the amount of the mark-up, we need to calculate 60% of the cost of the apples. In mathematical terms, this can be represented as: \[ \frac{60}{100} \times \$0.80 \] Show more…
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Manny paid $0.80 a pound for apples. He added 60% mark-up before selling them at his produce stand. What price did he charge for the apples?, what is the amount of the mark-up?
Manny paid $0.80 a pound for apples. He added 60% mark-up before selling them at his produce stand. What price did he charge for the apples?
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