1. What is the Cost Before Discount Calculation?

The Cost Before Discount calculation determines the original price of an item before a discount was applied. This is useful for understanding the true value of discounted items and comparing different discount offers.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Before} \) — Original price before discount (USD)
• \( \text{After} \) — Discounted price (USD)
• \( \text{Discount \%} \) — Percentage discount 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 Original Price Calculation

Details: Knowing the original price helps consumers understand the true value of discounts, compare different offers accurately, and make informed purchasing decisions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the discounted price in USD and the discount percentage (0-99.99%). Both values must be positive numbers, and discount 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 make the item free, and mathematically the original price would be undefined (division by zero). Discounts over 100% would imply the seller is paying you to take the item.

Q2: How does this differ from markup calculations?
A: Markup is calculated differently - it's based on cost price, while this calculation works backward from a selling price after discount.

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

Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise for the given inputs. However, rounding in the original pricing might cause minor discrepancies.

Q5: Can I use this for bulk discounts?
A: Yes, as long as the discount percentage applies uniformly to all items in the bulk purchase.