What is 40 percent off 8.50 Pounds
The easiest way of calculating discount is, in this case, to multiply the normal price £8.5 by 40 then divide it by one hundred. So, the discount equals £3.4. To calculate the sales price, simply deduct the discount of $3.4 from the original price £8.5 then get £5.1 as the sales price.
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To calculate the percent off, use the following equations:
Here are the solutions to the questions stated above:
1) What is 40 percent (%) off £8.50?
Using the formula one and replacing the given values:
Amount Saved = Original Price x Discount % / 100. So,
Amount Saved = 8.50 x 40 / 100
Amount Saved = 340 / 100
Amount Saved = $3.4 (answer)
In other words, a 40% discount for an item with the original price of £8.50 is equal to £3.4 (Amount Saved).
Note that to find the amount saved, just multiply it by the percentage and divide by 100.
You may have received a promotional code for a 40 percent of discount. If the price is £8.50, what is the sales price:
2) How much do you pay for an item of £8.50 when discounted 40 percent (%)? What is the item's sale price?
Using the formula two and replacing the given values:
Sale Price = Original Price - Amount Saved. So,
Sale Price = 8.50 - 3.4
Sale Price = £5.1 (answer)
This means the cost of the item to you is £5.1.
You will pay £5.1 for an item with an original price of £8.50 when discounted by 40%. In other words, if you buy an item at £8.50 with a 40% discount, you pay £8.50 - 3.4 = £5.1
You may have received an Amazon promo code of 3.4. If the price is £8.50, what was the amount saved in percent:
3) 3.4 is what percent off £8.50?
Using the formula two and replacing the given values:
Amount Saved = Original Price x Discount % /100. So,
3.4 = 8.50 x Discount % / 100
3.4 / 8.50 = Discount % /100
100 x 3.4 / 8.50 = Discount %
340 / 8.50 = Discount %, or
Discount % = 40 (answer)
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