First, we need to figure out 10% of fifteen.
So, we multiple 15 by 10% (or 0.1 in simpler terms).
That gives us 1.5, which is our mark-up price.
So, finally we add the markup price to the original price to obtain the selling price.
1.5 + 15 = 16.5
The owner charges $16.50 for 1kg of sugar!