Which is correct for possessive Marcus' or Marcus's?

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There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:

Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the Word: Marcus'

Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the Word: Marcus's

Examples:

Marcus' bicycle is new.

Marcus's bicycle is new.

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