1. What is Discount Percentage?

Discount percentage represents the reduction in price expressed as a percentage of the original price. It helps consumers and businesses understand the magnitude of price reductions during sales or promotions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the discount percentage formula:

Where:

• Original Price — The initial price before discount
• Discounted Price — The reduced price after discount

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of the original price has been reduced to reach the discounted price.

3. Importance of Discount Calculation

Details: Understanding discount percentages helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions, compare deals effectively, and evaluate the true value of promotions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original price and discounted price in dollars. Both values must be positive numbers, and the discounted price must be less than or equal to the original price.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does a 50% discount mean?
A: A 50% discount means you pay half the original price. For a $100 item, you'd pay $50.

Q2: How do I calculate the final price after discount?
A: Final Price = Original Price × (1 - Discount%/100). For 20% off $50: $50 × 0.8 = $40.

Q3: What's the difference between discount amount and discount percentage?
A: Discount amount is the dollar reduction ($20 off), while percentage shows this reduction relative to the original price (40% off $50).

Q4: Can discount percentage be more than 100%?
A: Normally no, as that would imply negative pricing. 100% discount means the item is free.

Q5: How do multiple discounts work?
A: Sequential discounts compound multiplicatively. Two 10% discounts equal 1-(0.9×0.9)=19% total discount, not 20%.