Are two discounts of 20% the same as 40%?

No: 20% then 20% is 100 × 0.8 × 0.8 = 64, a 36% total discount.

How do I find the original price?

Divide the sale price by (1 − discount ÷ 100): 200 ÷ 0.8 = 250.

Is there a dedicated tool?

Yes, the Discount calculator on Utilorca handles extra discounts and tax.

How to Calculate a Discount or Percentage Decrease

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): To take a discount off a price, multiply the price by (1 − discount ÷ 100): 20% off 250 is 250 × 0.8 = 200, and you save 50. To find how much a price dropped in percent, divide the drop by the original price: from 250 to 200 is 50 ÷ 250 × 100 = 20% less. The last line of the calculator above shows the price with the percent removed.

Step by step

Type the price and the discount percent in the last line.
Read the price after the discount and the amount saved.
For a drop between two prices, use the percentage change line.

At a glance

Question	Calculation	Answer
20% off 250	250 × 0.80	200 (save 50)
35% off 60	60 × 0.65	39 (save 21)
Price from 250 to 200	50 ÷ 250 × 100	−20%

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