Question

A furniture store purchases a lamp for $125. The store needs a 65% markup on cost.
Question 1
Part 1: What is the increase in the cost of the lamp after the markup?
Responses
A
$81.25
$81.25
B
$73.55
$73.55
C
$65.00
$65.00
D
$43.75
$43.75
Question 2
Part 2: Considering the 65% increase, what will a customer pay for the lamp?
Responses
A
$218.47
$218.47
B
$206.25
$206.25
C
$192.83
$192.83
D
$173.92

Answer 1

To solve the questions, we first calculate the markup on the lamp's cost.

### Question 1
**Part 1: What is the increase in the cost of the lamp after the markup?**

Given:
- Cost of the lamp = $125
- Markup percentage = 65%

To find the increase in cost due to the markup:

\[
\text{Markup} = \text{Cost} \times \text{Markup Percentage} = 125 \times 0.65
\]

Calculating that:

\[
\text{Markup} = 125 \times 0.65 = 81.25
\]

**Increase in the cost of the lamp after the markup is $81.25. (Answer: A)**

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### Question 2
**Part 2: Considering the 65% increase, what will a customer pay for the lamp?**

To find the final price a customer pays for the lamp, we add the original cost of the lamp to the markup:

\[
\text{Final Price} = \text{Cost} + \text{Markup} = 125 + 81.25
\]

Calculating that:

\[
\text{Final Price} = 125 + 81.25 = 206.25
\]

**The customer will pay $206.25 for the lamp. (Answer: B)**

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**Final Answers:**
- Question 1: A ($81.25)
- Question 2: B ($206.25)