Question

Find the percent markdown for a $80 jacket that is on sale for $48

Answer 1

Answer:

80-48=32

32/80=0.4

40% off

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate markdown, we find the difference between the beginning price and the decreased price, then we find the percentage by dividing the difference by the beginning price.

Answer 2

Answer:

40% markdown

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Make an expression

$80 * x = 48$

$80x = 48$

Step 2:  Divide both sides by 80

$80x / 80 = 48 / 80$

$x = 0.6$

Step 3:  Convert into percentage

x = 0.6 * 100

x = 60%

100% - 60%

40% markdown

Answer: 40% markdown