Question

sue buys a shirt at a 30% markup. It costs her 31.20 before tax. What was the price of the shirt before the markup?

Answer 1

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Answer:

$21.84

Step-by-step explanation:

.30

31.20 * .30=9.36

31.20 - 9.36 =21.84

The price of the shirt before the markup is $21.84.

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Answer 2

Answer:

$21.84

Step-by-step explanation:

Since Sue buy a shirt at a 30% Markup

Then we know that, 30% Markup = Increase

It cost her 31.20 before tax.. Hence, We know tax isn't added.

Question to Answer:

What was the price of the shirt before the markup?

Note: 30% = .30

Solve:

31.20 x .30=9.36 [Mark up]

31.20 - 9.36 = 21.84 [Before markup]

Hence, The price of the shirt before the markup is $21.84

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