A particular style of sunglasses costs the retailer $80 per pair. At what price should the retailer mark them so he can sell them at a 20% discount off the selling price and still make 30% profit on his cost?

Question

A particular style of sunglasses costs the retailer $80 per pair.  At what price should the retailer mark them so he can sell them at a 20% discount off the selling price and still make 30% profit on his cost?

Steve · Answer

.80x = 80*1.30 x = 130