A good was sold using a markup rate of 40%.
Find the selling price of the good that cost the retailer $200.00?
Markup amount = Original Price x Markup %
Markup amount = $200.00 x 40%
Markup amount = $80.00
Selling Price = Original Price + Markup Amount
Selling Price = $200.00 + $80.00
Selling Price = $280.00