Johnson had $35,000 worth of merchandise, at original retail…

Johnson had $35,000 worth of merchandise, at original retail, which cost her $15,000. She had net markdowns of $2,350, employee and customer discounts of $510, and stock shortage of $133.  What was the maintained markup% she achieved given that she sold out the merchandise?

A retailer purchased 100 pairs of pants from a new vendor. …

A retailer purchased 100 pairs of pants from a new vendor.  The original retail price for these pants was set at $14.00 each, and 70 pairs were sold at this price.  Then, the first markdown to $10.00 per pair resulted in the sale of another 25 pairs.  Finally, the remaining 5 pairs were once again marked down to $8.00 and all sold at the second markdown price.  Please answer Q39 – Q40.   What was the net markdown% for the 100 pants?