yes its marked up

This is your original problem:

find the original price: tickets marke35% to $59.40

1.35x = 59.4

Solve for x.

1.35/1.35=x, 59.4/1.35=44

Right.

It seems like you mentioned that something is marked up, but I'm not sure what specifically you are referring to. Could you please provide more context or clarify your statement?