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A retailer marks up an item costing ₱6,880 by 25% of cost. What is the marked price?

  1. ₱1,720
  2. ₱9,173.33
  3. ₱6,905
  4. ₱8,600

Answer

D. ₱8,600

Solution

Marked price = ₱6,880 × 1.25 = ₱8,600.

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