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OpenStudy (anonymous):

jenna owns a souvenir shop at the beach. She marks up the price of all souvenirs by 40%. If beach towels cost her $8 each, what will be the price of a beach towel at her shop?

OpenStudy (misty1212):

to increase a number by \(40\%\) multiply it by \(100\%+40\%=140\%=1.4\)

OpenStudy (misty1212):

try \[8\times 1.4\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@misty1212 so its 11.2 ?

OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

Yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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