James Page works in a local music store where he sells guitars for $144.79 each. If he maintains a markup of 42.4% on selling price, what is the cost of a guitar to James? A. $228.19 B. $83.40 C. $206.18 D. $61.39
James Page works in a local music store where he sells guitars for $144.79 each. If he maintains a markup of 42.4% on selling price, what is the cost of a guitar to James? A. $228.19 B. $83.40 C. $206.18 D. $61.39
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![James Page works in a local music store where he sells guitars for $144.79
each. If he maintains a markup of 42.4% on selling price, what is the cost of a
guitar to James?
A. $228.19
B. $83.40
C. $206.18
D. $61.39](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F909f5cd9-c024-4a36-8303-a7a2c27a7e79%2Fdeab0bd2-5f0d-400b-ab36-c58d2b83a6e5%2Fhvcnqlb_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:James Page works in a local music store where he sells guitars for $144.79
each. If he maintains a markup of 42.4% on selling price, what is the cost of a
guitar to James?
A. $228.19
B. $83.40
C. $206.18
D. $61.39
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