At what price must an Book costing $47.50 be marked in order that after deducting 15% from the list ...

At what price must an Book costing $47.50 be marked in order that after deducting 15% from the list price. It may be sold at a profit of 25% on the cost price?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

69.85

Steps/Work

C
$62.50
CP = 47.50
SP = 47.50*(125/100) = 59.375
MP*(85/100) = 59.375
MP = 69.85
B

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At what price must an book costing $ be marked in order that after deducting % from the list price. It may be sold at a profit of % on the cost price?

Calculated Answer

69.852941176471

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate ((n0 * (n2 + 100)) / 100) / (100 - n1) * 100.

n0 =47.50
n1 =15
n2 =25