Question

 Van purchased a DVD player on sale. The original selling price was ​$175.80. The sale price was ​$149.42. What is the first step in finding the percent​ markdown? Find the percent markdown.

Answer 1

Answer:

The percent decrease was 15%

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to find this, use the percent change equation.  

(New - Old)/(Old) * 100 = % Change

Now input 149.42 for the New price and 175.80 for the Old price.  

(149.42 - 175.80)/(175.80) * 100 = % Change

-26.38/175.80 * 100 = % Change

-.15 * 100 = % Change

-15 = % Change