Question

Karen purchased a DVD player on sale. The original selling price was ​$179.30. The sale price was ​$157.17. What is the first step in finding the percent​ markdown? Find the percent markdown.

Answer 1

What's the first step in determining markdown percentage?

Calculate the markdown amount:

179.3-157.17 =$22.13

Find the markdown percentage.

22.13/179.3*100=12.342..=12.35%

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