1. What is the Original Amount Before Discount?

The original amount before discount is the initial price of an item before any percentage discount is applied. This calculation helps determine how much you're actually saving during sales or promotions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Original} \) — The original price before discount (USD)
• \( \text{Discounted} \) — The price after discount (USD)
• \( \% \) — The discount percentage applied (%)

Explanation: The formula reverses the discount calculation to find the original price by dividing the discounted price by (1 - discount percentage).

3. Importance of Calculating Original Price

Details: Knowing the original price helps consumers understand the true value of discounts, compare deals between retailers, and make informed purchasing decisions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the discounted price in USD and the discount percentage (between 0-100%). Both values must be positive numbers, and the discount percentage must be less than 100%.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why can't the discount be 100% or more?
A: A 100% discount would mean the item is free, and any discount over 100% would imply the seller is paying you to take the item, which is not practical in normal commerce.

Q2: How do I calculate if I know the original and discounted prices?
A: Discount percentage = [(Original - Discounted) / Original] × 100

Q3: Does this work for multiple successive discounts?
A: No, this calculates only a single discount. For multiple discounts, you would need to apply the formula sequentially.

Q4: What if the discount percentage is 0%?
A: The original price will equal the discounted price, as no discount was applied.

Q5: Can I use this for currency other than USD?
A: Yes, the formula works for any currency as long as you're consistent with the currency unit.