Chapter 8.I, Problem 14RE

### Contemporary Mathematics for Busin...

8th Edition
Robert Brechner + 1 other
ISBN: 9781305585447

Chapter
Section

### Contemporary Mathematics for Busin...

8th Edition
Robert Brechner + 1 other
ISBN: 9781305585447
Textbook Problem

# Solve the following word problems. Round dollars to the nearest cent and percents to the nearest tenth of a percent.Amazon.com purchases flat-screen computer monitors from H.P. for $275.59 and sells them for$449.99.a. What is the amount of the markup?b. What is the percent markup based on cost?

(a)

To determine

To calculate: The amount of markup if the cost price of the computer is $275.59 and the selling price is$449.99.

Explanation

Given Information:

The cost price of flat-screen computer monitors is $275.59 and it’s selling price is$449.99.

Formula used:

The markup amount can be calculated using the following equation:

Markup=Selling PriceCost or M=SPC

Calculation:

Consider the provided data,

The cost price of flat-screen computer monitors is $275.59 and it’s selling price is$449.99.

So, SP=$449.99 and C =$275.59

(b)

To determine

To calculate: The percent markup based on cost if the cost price of the computer is $275.59 and the selling price is$449.99.

### Still sussing out bartleby?

Check out a sample textbook solution.

See a sample solution

#### The Solution to Your Study Problems

Bartleby provides explanations to thousands of textbook problems written by our experts, many with advanced degrees!

Get Started