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Year 7 maths · F.17 · Sales tax, tips and discounts

Find the percent markup

Divide the amount by the amount it is a percent of, then multiply by 100. Write the percent only.

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  1. A shop buys a tablet case for $83 and sells it for $91.30. What is the percent markup? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 10

  2. A shop buys a jacket for $30 and sells it for $33.00. What is the percent markup? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 10

  3. A shop buys a lamp for $100 and sells it for $120.00. What is the percent markup? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 20

Tip: Divide the amount by the amount it is a percent of, then multiply by 100. Write the percent only.

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