20% off 40
20% off 40 leaves 32. You save 8.
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Example answer32
20% off 40 leaves 32. You save 8.
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How we worked it out
40 × 20 ÷ 100 = 8 saved; 40 − 8 = 32 final price
Compare the saving and final price
Saving: 8. Final price: 32.
Keep 80% of the original price. These amounts exclude separate taxes, delivery charges and fees.
Other discounts on 40
| Discount | Saving | Final price |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 4 | 36 |
| 15% | 6 | 34 |
| 20% | 8 | 32 |
| 25% | 10 | 30 |
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How to calculate this answer
Original − (original × discount ÷ 100)
- 40 × 20 ÷ 100 = 8 saved
- 40 − 8 = 32 final price
Check: 32 + 8 = 40
A quick way to check it
Keep 80% of the original price: 40 × 0.8 = 32.
What the numbers mean
For an item priced at 40, subtract the saving of 8 once. The final price is 32 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 40
20% off 40 leaves 32. You save 8. Keep 80% of the original price: 40 × 0.8 = 32.
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