What is 85 percent off 3 Pounds
The easiest way of calculating discount is, in this case, to multiply the normal price £3 by 85 then divide it by one hundred. So, the discount equals £2.55. To calculate the sales price, simply deduct the discount of $2.55 from the original price £3 then get £0.45 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 85 percent (%) off £3?
Using the formula one and replacing the given values:
Amount Saved = Original Price x Discount % / 100. So,
Amount Saved = 3 x 85 / 100
Amount Saved = 255 / 100
Amount Saved = $2.55 (answer)
In other words, a 85% discount for an item with the original price of £3 is equal to £2.55 (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 85 percent of discount. If the price is £3, what is the sales price:
2) How much do you pay for an item of £3 when discounted 85 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 = 3 - 2.55
Sale Price = £0.45 (answer)
This means the cost of the item to you is £0.45.
You will pay £0.45 for an item with an original price of £3 when discounted by 85%. In other words, if you buy an item at £3 with a 85% discount, you pay £3 - 2.55 = £0.45
You may have received an Amazon promo code of 2.55. If the price is £3, what was the amount saved in percent:
3) 2.55 is what percent off £3?
Using the formula two and replacing the given values:
Amount Saved = Original Price x Discount % /100. So,
2.55 = 3 x Discount % / 100
2.55 / 3 = Discount % /100
100 x 2.55 / 3 = Discount %
255 / 3 = Discount %, or
Discount % = 85 (answer)
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