A store bought a jacket for $60, and it is sold for $75. What percentage was the markup?

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To calculate the markup percentage, you can use the following formula:

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

In this case:

  • Cost Price = $60
  • Selling Price = $75

Now, plug in the values:

\[ \text{Markup Percentage} = \left( \frac{75 - 60}{60} \right) \times 100 \]

\[ = \left( \frac{15}{60} \right) \times 100 \]

\[ = 0.25 \times 100 \]

\[ = 25% \]

Therefore, the markup percentage is 25%.