Mattie Owns a Clock Shop Featuring Vintage Clocks from the 1950s

question 71

Multiple Choice

Mattie owns a clock shop featuring vintage clocks from the 1950s. Mattie plans to achieve a 40% maintained markup, and her reductions are planned at 4%. What is her planned initial markup percentage?

• A) 42.3%
• B) 44%
• C) 36%
• D) 34.6%
• E) 30.6%

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