62. A store sells two items for $10 each. One item costs $5.25, while the other costs $6.50. What ratio of items at each price must be purchased in order to have an average markup based on the selling price of 40%?

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62. A store sells two items for $10 each. One item çosts $5.25, while the other costs
$6.50. What ratio of items at each price must be purchased in order to have an
average markup based on the selling price of 40%?
Transcribed Image Text:62. A store sells two items for $10 each. One item çosts $5.25, while the other costs $6.50. What ratio of items at each price must be purchased in order to have an average markup based on the selling price of 40%?
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