A bookseller sells his books at a 20% markup in price.

A bookseller sells his books at a 20% markup in price. If he sells a book for $24.00, how much did he pay for it?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

$20.00

Steps/Work

Let the cost price of book = x
Selling price of book = 24$
Markup % = 20
(120/100)x = 24
=> x = 20
Answer E