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I have a billable rate of $70 with a mark up percentage of 17.65%. How do I
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70/1.1765
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70/1.1765 = 59.5
59.5*17.65%=10.51+59.5=70

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(1+.1765)*X=70
X=70/(1.1765)
X=59.50

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