Question

a store that sells skis buys them from a manufacturers at a wholesale price of 57 .the stores mark up. rate is 50 percent. what. price does the store charge its customer for the skis?

Answer 1

First, calculate what 50% of 57 is equal to. Then, add that quantity to 57 to find the sales price.

To find what 50% of 57 is equal to, multiply 57 by 50/100:

$\frac{50}{100}\times57=28.5$

Add 28.5 plus 57:

$28.5+57=85.5$

Therefore, the store charges $85.5 for the skis.