An Item at a Tourist Shop Sells for $127

question 3

Multiple Choice

An item at a tourist shop sells for $127.6 . The cost of the item to the shop is $58 . What is the markup rate?

• A) 155%
• B) 69.6%
• C) 45%
• D) 120%
• E) 1.2%

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