A Drugstore Buys Toothpaste from Its Wholesaler for $30

question 34

Multiple Choice

A drugstore buys toothpaste from its wholesaler for $30.00 a case. This retailer uses a 25 percent markup. The retail selling price for a case of the toothpaste will be:

• A) $37.50
• B) $120.00
• C) $40.00
• D) $22.50
• E) There is not enough information to tell.

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