Boscovs’ purchases picnic benches from the manufacturer for $14.50 each. Boscovs’ then uses a markup of 170% before selling them to the public. What is the cost of the picnic benches to the public? Avery purchases a set of golf clubs for $495. In addition to the purchase price, he must also pay 9% of the purchase price to cover shipping, taxes, and other fees. What is the final cost of the set of golf clubs?

Boscovs’ purchases picnic benches from the manufacturer for $14.50 each. Boscovs’ then uses a markup of 170% before selling them to the public. What is the cost of the picnic benches to the public? Avery purchases a set of golf clubs for $495. In addition to the purchase price, he must also pay 9% of the purchase price to cover shipping, taxes, and other fees. What is the final cost of the set of golf clubs?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

ChapterA: Appendix

SectionA.1: Algebraic Expressions

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