What is 5 percent off 5.50 Pounds
The easiest way of calculating discount is, in this case, to multiply the normal price £5.5 by 5 then divide it by one hundred. So, the discount equals £0.28. To calculate the sales price, simply deduct the discount of $0.28 from the original price £5.5 then get £5.23 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 5 percent (%) off £5.50?
Using the formula one and replacing the given values:
Amount Saved = Original Price x Discount % / 100. So,
Amount Saved = 5.50 x 5 / 100
Amount Saved = 27.5 / 100
Amount Saved = $0.28 (answer)
In other words, a 5% discount for an item with the original price of £5.50 is equal to £0.275 (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 5 percent of discount. If the price is £5.50, what is the sales price:
2) How much do you pay for an item of £5.50 when discounted 5 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 = 5.50 - 0.275
Sale Price = £5.23 (answer)
This means the cost of the item to you is £5.23.
You will pay £5.23 for an item with an original price of £5.50 when discounted by 5%. In other words, if you buy an item at £5.50 with a 5% discount, you pay £5.50 - 0.275 = £5.23
You may have received an Amazon promo code of 0.28. If the price is £5.50, what was the amount saved in percent:
3) 0.28 is what percent off £5.50?
Using the formula two and replacing the given values:
Amount Saved = Original Price x Discount % /100. So,
0.28 = 5.50 x Discount % / 100
0.28 / 5.50 = Discount % /100
100 x 0.28 / 5.50 = Discount %
27.5 / 5.50 = Discount %, or
Discount % = 5 (answer)
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