Question

A department store uses a markup of 40%. Calculate the selling price of a shirt that cost the retailer $25.

$65
$10
$30
$35

Answer 1

$35

Answer 2

First we have to make 40% into a decimal.

Answer 3

thats .4

Answer 4

please lead the OS user to understand the material rather than giving direct answers and you must explain before giving out the answer so they are able to use this knowledge long-term

so please help lead them to the correct answer

Answer 5

.4

Answer 6

To make 40 percent into a decimal we have to move the Point 2 spaces to the left.
Hint: There is always an invisible decimal point before the percent sign.

Answer 7

then you multiply 25 by .4=10
then add 10 to 25

Answer 8

Good.
Now multiply .4 by 25

Answer 9

Where'd you get the 10 from, @studybuddy14?

Answer 10

10

Answer 11

.4*25=10

Answer 12

Ohhh yeah, I didn't fully Calculate.

Thank you @studybuddy14 for explaining your answer. :)

Answer 13

sure

Answer 14

thanks