Question

A laptop was originally sold for

$
975.00
$975.00. The laptop is now on sale for
$
731.25
$731.25. What is the percent markdown? Round to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

( new - original)/ original * 100 = percent markdown
(975 - 828.75) / 975 * 100 = percent markdown
146.25/975 *100 = percent markdown
.15* 100 = percent markdown
15 percent markdown