Naw. A 50% markup is "half again" the original price. That is, 150% of
the $5 is $7.50. The goal is to double the original price, i.e., 200% of $5
is $10.
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> From: Hodcarry <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Retail Markup (was Re: Glasgow Museums UK -Reply)
> Date: Monday, August 11, 1997 11:08 PM
>
> Actually doubling a price (cost $5 retail $10) is a 50% markup and is
the
> goal in many retail areas.