Summer clothes are on sale starting September 1st. A swimsuit is on sale for 40% off the regular selling price of $55.00. What is the markdown to the nearest cent?

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Summer clothes are on sale starting September 1st. A swimsuit is on sale for 40% off the regular selling price of $55.00. What is the markdown to the nearest cent?

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55 / 100 = 0.55 which is 1%

0.55 x 40 = 22 which is 40%

55 - 22 = 33

The answer is $33

Risan Bagja Pradana answered Jun 15, 2017

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