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Markup
Definition
Markup is the amount added to the cost of a product or service to set its selling price, often expressed as a percentage of cost.
——In depth
Markup is how much you add on top of what something costs you. If an item costs you a set amount and you add half again on top, that addition is the markup.
Markup and margin are related but not the same: markup is calculated against cost, while margin is calculated against the selling price. Confusing the two is a common pricing mistake that quietly erodes profit.
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