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A computer store bought a program at a cost of ​$40 and sold it at a selling price of ​$32.5. Find the percent markdown (Rounded to a whole number) .

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The amount to be reduced is: $40 - $32.5 = $7.5

The percentage decrease is: (7.5 : 40) * 100 = 18.25%

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Answer:

answer is 18.76 percent.

Explanation:

CP= $40

SP= $32.5

Markdown percent=?

now,

markdown %= CP-Sp/CP×100%

=7.5/40×100%

=750/40

=18.75%

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