Question

Batteries which normally sell for $1.89 a pack are on sale for $3.40 for To packs approximately what percentage markdown does this represent perfect per pack

Answer 1

3.40 for 2 packs = 3.40/2 = 1.70

percent decrease = (original number - new number) / original number ...*100
= (1.89 - 1.70) / 1.89....* 100
= 0.19 / 1.89...* 100
= 0.1 * 100
= 10 % <=== there is a 10% decrease per pack

Answer 2

Normal price 2 packs - $3.78
Markdown price 2 packs - $3.40

Saves - $0.38 or 11.1%

Hope this helps!