A scientific calculator has a cost of $6.79 and a selling price of $17.99. (a) What is the amount of markup on the calculator? (b) What is the percent markup based on cost? (c) What is the corresponding percent markup based on selling price?

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A scientific calculator has a cost of $6.79 and a selling price of $17.99.

(a) What is the amount of markup on the calculator?

(b) What is the percent markup based on cost?

(c) What is the corresponding percent markup based on selling price?

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