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Proportional Reasoning with Percents — Test

Question 20 • Grade 7 Mathematics

What is the retail price of a shirt that has a wholesale price of 12 dollars and is marked up by 60 percent?

Answer
A
7 point 2 0 dollars
B
19 point 2 0 dollars
C
72 point 0 0 dollars
D
31 point 2 0 dollars

Explanation

A 60% markup on $12 is 0.60 × $12 = $7.20. Add the markup to the wholesale price: $12 + $7.20 = $19.20. The retail price is $19.20, choice B.

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