20% off 50
20% off 50 leaves 40. You save 10.
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Example answer40
20% off 50 leaves 40. You save 10.
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How we worked it out
50 × 20 ÷ 100 = 10 saved; 50 − 10 = 40 final price
Compare the saving and final price
Saving: 10. Final price: 40.
Keep 80% of the original price. These amounts exclude separate taxes, delivery charges and fees.
Other discounts on 50
| Discount | Saving | Final price |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 5 | 45 |
| 15% | 7.5 | 42.5 |
| 20% | 10 | 40 |
| 25% | 12.5 | 37.5 |
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How to calculate this answer
Original − (original × discount ÷ 100)
- 50 × 20 ÷ 100 = 10 saved
- 50 − 10 = 40 final price
Check: 40 + 10 = 50
A quick way to check it
Keep 80% of the original price: 50 × 0.8 = 40.
What the numbers mean
For an item priced at 50, subtract the saving of 10 once. The final price is 40 before any separate taxes, delivery charges or fees. Two successive discounts must be applied one after the other.
A mistake to avoid
The discount amount is the saving, not the final price. This calculation excludes any tax, delivery charge or other adjustment.
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20% off 50
20% off 50 leaves 40. You save 10. Keep 80% of the original price: 50 × 0.8 = 40.
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