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Find the cost before a markup

Year 7 maths · Fieldbook Learning

Name ______________________ Date __________

The total is more than 100% of the starting amount. Divide the total by that percent, then multiply by 100.

  1. A shop sells a tablet case for $57.00 after a 50% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  2. A shop sells a lamp for $77.00 after a 10% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  3. A shop sells a pair of shoes for $11.00 after a 10% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  4. A shop sells a coat for $72.00 after a 20% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  5. A shop sells a backpack for $11.00 after a 10% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  6. A shop sells a bike helmet for $114.00 after a 20% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  7. A shop sells a coat for $110.00 after a 10% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  8. A shop sells a coat for $222.00 after a 50% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  9. A shop sells a game for $120.00 after a 20% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  10. A shop sells a coat for $217.00 after a 40% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  11. A shop sells a lamp for $30.00 after a 20% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  12. A shop sells a tablet case for $224.00 after a 40% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  13. A shop sells a jacket for $366.00 after a 50% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  14. A shop sells a lamp for $426.00 after a 50% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  15. A shop sells a coat for $300.00 after a 25% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  16. A shop sells a pair of shoes for $110.00 after a 25% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  17. A shop sells a pair of shoes for $105.00 after a 50% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  18. A shop sells a jacket for $627.00 after a 10% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  19. A shop sells a lamp for $605.00 after a 10% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
  20. A shop sells a pair of shoes for $580.00 after a 25% markup. What did the shop pay for it?
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Answer key: Find the cost before a markup

  1. $38.00
  2. $70.00
  3. $10.00
  4. $60.00
  5. $10.00
  6. $95.00
  7. $100.00
  8. $148.00
  9. $100.00
  10. $155.00
  11. $25.00
  12. $160.00
  13. $244.00
  14. $284.00
  15. $240.00
  16. $88.00
  17. $70.00
  18. $570.00
  19. $550.00
  20. $464.00