Question 1

How do I calculate the price after a discount?

Accepted Answer

Multiply the original price by the discount percentage and divide by 100 to get the discount amount. Subtract from the original: Final Price = Original × (1 − Discount%/100). Example: $200 with 25% off → $200 × 0.75 = $150.

Question 2

How do I find the original price before a discount?

Accepted Answer

If you know the final price and discount %, use: Original = Final Price ÷ (1 − Discount%/100). Example: $150 final at 25% off → $150 ÷ 0.75 = $200 original.

Question 3

What does "% off" mean?

Accepted Answer

"20% off" means you save 20% of the original price. On a $100 item, you save $20 and pay $80. Our calculator shows both the savings amount and the final price.

Question 4

How do I calculate a double discount (e.g. 20% then 10% off)?

Accepted Answer

Apply each discount sequentially. After 20% off: price × 0.80. After 10% more: result × 0.90. So $100 → $80 → $72. This is NOT the same as 30% off ($70), because the second discount applies to the already-reduced price.

Question 5

What is a markdown vs. a discount?

Accepted Answer

A discount is temporary (sale price). A markdown is a permanent price reduction. The calculation is the same, but the intent differs. Our calculator works for both.

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