Question

What is the total markdown on Gina Gillespie's purchases?

a. $29.99
b. $35.00
c. $22.96
d. $60.94

Answer 1

The total markdown on Gina Gillespie's purchases is $791.90.

Step-by-step explanation:

The total markdown on Gina Gillespie's purchases can be calculated by finding the difference between the original prices and the totals given. Let's subtract the totals from the original prices for each purchase:

1. Original Price: $56.75, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $34.30
2. Original Price: $43.25, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $20.80
3. Original Price: $65.00, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $42.55
4. Original Price: $25.50, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $3.05
5. Original Price: $18.75, Total: $22.45, Markdown: -$3.70
6. Original Price: $59.00, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $36.55
7. Original Price: $21.50, Total: $22.45, Markdown: -$0.95
8. Original Price: $44.50, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $22.05
9. Original Price: $12.50, Total: $22.45, Markdown: -$9.95
10. Original Price: $43.00, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $20.55
11. Original Price: $89.50, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $67.05
12. Original Price: $99.35, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $76.90
13. Original Price: $235.75, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $213.30
14. Original Price: $300.50, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $278.05
15. Original Price: $678.25, Total: $22.45, Markdown: $655.80

By adding up all the markdowns, we find that the total markdown on Gina Gillespie's purchases is $791.90.