JC Penney Sells a Timex Watch for $139

question 43

Multiple Choice

J.C. Penney sells a Timex watch for $139.99 that cost $89.97. J.C. Penney's percent of markup based on the selling price is:

• A) 35.56%
• B) 35.57%
• C) 35.73%
• D) 37.52%
• E) none of these

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