Percent Markup Word Problems

A _____________ is the amount increased to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Taylor paid $125 to have her hair colored and cut. If she tips her hairdresser 15%, her total bill will be _________.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A store pays $32.00 for each video game. The store’s percent of mark up is 75%. Which shows the retail price of the video game?

• $60.00

• $56.00

• $24.00

• $8.00

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Find the Percent of Change.  Round to nearest Percent.
Microwave:  Originally $96 then price increases to $115.20

• 20% Increase

• 17% Increase

• 20% Decrease 

• 17% Decrease

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

• F

• G

• H

• J

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The selling price of an item is $650 marked up from the wholesale cost of $450. Find the percent markup from wholesale cost to selling price.

• 36%

• 40%

• 44%

• 52%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A department store buys 200 shirts at a cost of $1,200 and sells them for $8 each. Find the percent markup rounded to the nearest percent.

• 28%

• 33%

• 39%

• 42%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Find the cost of an oil change for $21.95 with a markup of 65%

• $36.21

• $36.22

• $14.27

• $14.26

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What should Max charge for a package of Valentine cards in his store if he bought them wholesale for $9.00 and wants to make a 75% profit? (what is the cost after markup?)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

David's Dog Food store pays $5 for a dog leash. The store marks up the price by 20%. What is the amount of the mark-up?

• $1

• $23

• $13

• $3

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C