Jay King, Owner of a Local Bed and Bath Store

question 45

Multiple Choice

Jay King, owner of a local Bed and Bath store, knows that his customers will pay at most $299 for a blow-up bed. Assuming Jay wants a 40% markup on the selling price, the most he could pay the manufacturer for the blow-up bed is:

• A) $197.04
• B) $179.04
• C) $104.65
• D) $179.40
• E) None of these

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