SOLUTION: I just brought a gps at the sale price of $76.99 the original cost was $379.99. What is the mark down percentage?

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Question 704826: I just brought a gps at the sale price of $76.99 the original cost was $379.99. What is the mark down percentage?
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
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$76.99/$379.99 = 0.2026
0.2026 * 100 = 20.26%
100% - 20.26% = 79.74%
The mark down percentage was 79.74% off