Shirts 'n Pants R Us has a clearance on overstocked pants. Pants that usually sell for $44 are on sale for $33. What is the markdown?
A. 33%
B. 22%
C. 25%
D. 11%

What is the formula for this question? I've tried solving it but I forgot the formula.

Question

Shirts 'n Pants R Us has a clearance on overstocked pants. Pants that usually sell for $44 are on sale for $33. What is the markdown?
A. 33%
B. 22%
C. 25%
D. 11%

What is the formula for this question? I've tried solving it but I forgot the formula.

anonymous · Answer

I think it's either 22% or 25%

aj_harleyy · Answer

I believe the answer is 25% because if you do  44 * .25 you get 11. 44 - 11 is 33 which is the sale price. So the answer is C

anonymous · Answer

oh, my bad I was dividing. that's where i went wrong. thanks :)

aj_harleyy · Answer

yeah, always remember to multiply! no problem