Contemporary Mathematics For Business & Consumers, Brief Edition, Loose-leaf Version

8th Edition

ISBN: 9781305867192

Author: Robert Brechner, Geroge Bergeman

Publisher: South-Western College Pub

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Chapter 8, Problem 7AT

Solve the following word problems. Round dollars to the nearest cent and percents to the nearest tenth of a percent.

The Carpet Gallery is looking for a new line of nylon carpeting to retail at $39.88 per square yard. If management wants a 60 % markup based on selling price, what is the most that can be paid for the carpeting to still get the desired markup?

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Contemporary Mathematics For Business & Consumers, Brief Edition, Loose-leaf Version

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Solution Summary: The author explains how the cost of carpet to still get the desired markup of 60% is 15.95.

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