A camera shop purchases a camera for $56.98 and sells it for $102.56. What is the percent of markup?

180%

20%

80%

120%

1 answer

To calculate the percent of markup, you can use the formula:

\[ \text{Percent of Markup} = \left( \frac{\text{Selling Price} - \text{Cost Price}}{\text{Cost Price}} \right) \times 100 \]

Given:

  • Cost Price = $56.98
  • Selling Price = $102.56

First, find the markup amount:

\[ \text{Markup} = \text{Selling Price} - \text{Cost Price} = 102.56 - 56.98 = 45.58 \]

Now, plug the markup amount into the percent of markup formula:

\[ \text{Percent of Markup} = \left( \frac{45.58}{56.98} \right) \times 100 \]

Calculating this:

\[ \text{Percent of Markup} \approx 0.799 \times 100 \approx 79.9% \]

Rounding it, we see that it's approximately 80%.

Thus, the percent of markup is 80%.