15% off 100
15% off 100 leaves 85. You save 15.
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Example answer85
15% off 100 leaves 85. You save 15.
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How we worked it out
100 × 15 ÷ 100 = 15 saved; 100 − 15 = 85 final price
Compare the saving and final price
Saving: 15. Final price: 85.
Keep 85% of the original price. These amounts exclude separate taxes, delivery charges and fees.
Other discounts on 100
| Discount | Saving | Final price |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 10 | 90 |
| 15% | 15 | 85 |
| 20% | 20 | 80 |
| 25% | 25 | 75 |
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How to calculate this answer
Original − (original × discount ÷ 100)
- 100 × 15 ÷ 100 = 15 saved
- 100 − 15 = 85 final price
Check: 85 + 15 = 100
A quick way to check it
Keep 85% of the original price: 100 × 0.85 = 85.
What the numbers mean
For an item priced at 100, subtract the saving of 15 once. The final price is 85 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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15% off 100
15% off 100 leaves 85. You save 15. Keep 85% of the original price: 100 × 0.85 = 85.
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