Find the Markup on a Dozen Roses If a Florist

question 18

Short Answer

Find the markup on a dozen roses if a florist buys them wholesale for $12.45 and sells them for $38.10.
$ __________

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Lbs.

Abbreviation for pounds, a unit of weight measurement.

Orange Juice

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A unit of measure for precious metals that is approximately 31.1 grams, differing from the standard ounce which is 28.35 grams.

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