Solve the Problem

question 16

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round rates to the nearest tenth of a percent and dollar amounts to the nearest cent.
-A local dealer sells baseballs for $25 each. If $6.90 is the cost, what is the percent of markup on the cost?

• A)27.6%
• B)72.4%
• C)2.6%
• D)262.3%

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