The Soft Step Floor Co. Purchases carpeting for $5.12 per square yard and marks it up 55% based on the selling price. What is the selling price per square yard? Round to the nearest cent

Answer 1

s - .55 s = 5.12

.45 s = 5.12
s = 11.38

check

5.12 + .55(11.38) = 11.38