Answer:
603.35%
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that a book costs $ 1.49 and is sold in a retail store for $ 8.99, to determine what is the percentage in mark up, the following calculation must be performed:
1.49 = 100
8.99 = X
8.99 x 100 / 1.49 = X
899 / 1.49 = X
603.35 = X
Thus, the mark up percentage of the book is 603.35%, which implies an increase of more than 6 times its initial value.
