Benson's SuperMart Sets Retail Prices So That the Mark-Up on Everything

question 63

Multiple Choice

Benson's SuperMart sets retail prices so that the mark-up on everything they sell is 35% of the selling price. What price would Benson set on an item which costs him $3.28?

• A) $4.43
• B) $5.05
• C) $7.30
• D) $9.37
• E) $3.63

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