The opening inventory for the boys' department on March 1 was $150,000 at cost and $260,000 at retail.  During the month, the department received merchandise that cost $95,000 with a 51% markup.  Find the cumulative markup percent.   Present your answer rounded to two decimal places, with a percent sign (i.e. 42.35%).

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17. The opening inventory for the boys' department on March 1 was $150,000 at cost and $260,000 at retail.  During the month, the department received merchandise that cost $95,000 with a 51% markup.  Find the cumulative markup percent.

 

Present your answer rounded to two decimal places, with a percent sign (i.e. 42.35%).

 

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