Question

Bloomingdale’s purchases imported perfume for $24.30 per ounce. If the store policy is to mark up all merchandise in that department 39% based on selling price, what is the retail selling price of the perfume?

Answer 1

I assuming it's saying what do they sell it at, when they markup the cost they paid for it by 39%.

If that's the case $24.30*1.39=$33.78/oz

Answer 2

Nope, got that answer and it was wrong. this got me very puzzled on this problem.

Answer 3

i no