Assume a jeweler paid $1,000 for a watch and sold it for $4,000. What would be his markup based on cost? Show calculations.  What would be his markup based on selling price? Show calculations.

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Assume a jeweler paid $1,000 for a watch and sold it for $4,000.
What would be his markup based on cost? Show calculations. 
What would be his markup based on selling price? Show calculations.

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