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After seeing flats all over Paris runways this season, the buyer in women's shoes purchased 106 pairs of Prada, Chloe, and Gucci flats. Last year, she purchased 85 pairs. What was the total percent increase or decrease for flats? Select one: a. 80.19% b. 19.81% C. 24.71% d. 35.33% Opening inventory for a floral and gifts store was $61,396 at retail with a markup of 58.70%. During the month, purchases were received in the amount of $5,400 at cost which were marked up 54.22%. Find the cumulative markup percent for the store. Select one: a. 57.98% b. 59.77% C. 41.93% d. 40.43% The housewares buyer purchased a group of small home appliances, which consisted of 6 toasters at $39 each; 4 coffee makers at $24 each; and 3 blenders at $37 each. She plans to sell all of the home appliances at the same price. What unit retail price will result in a 56.50% markup Select one: a. $104.69 b. $77.98 C. $96.00 d. $33.92 Which is the better series of vendor discounts for the retailer/buyer? Select one: a. 30%, 5%, and 3% b. 10%, 20%, and 5% Nordstrom's private label print maxi dresses showed a poor sell-through rate and so were reduced from $86 to $49 per dress. What was the percent change in price for each of the print maxi dresses? Select one: a. 75.51% b. -75.515 C. -43.02% d. 43.02%