The pharmacy purchases 1000 tablets for $99.99. The pharmacist wants to mark up a prescription of 30 tablets by 60%. What is the cost for the patient?

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The cost per tablet is $99.99 / 1000 = $0.09999. For 30 tablets, the cost is 30 * $0.09999 = $2.9997. A 60% markup on $2.9997 is $2.9997 * 0.60 = $1.79982. The total cost for the patient is $2.9997 + $1.79982 = $4.79952, which rounds to $4.80.

The Pharmacy Purchases 1000 Tablets for $99