Question

charles buys a pair of sneakers for 6.30. he wants to re-sell the pair of sneakers. he marks up the price by 40%. how much will he sell the pair of sneakers?

Answer 1

$
`8.82`

Explanation:

`6.30 + 0.4*6.30 = 8.82`

`\therefore` Charles will sell the sneakers at a price of $
`8.82`

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Answer 2

Explanation:

if Charles bought the sneakers for 6.30 and wants to re-sell them with 40% more,

first lets see how much is 40% of 6.30

(6.30*40)/100=2.52

he will resell the shoes with

6.30+2.52=8.82