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How to Figure Out Percentage Discounts ( Even If You Are Math Deficient Like Me)

I am math illiterate. Always have been.

When I go shopping and I see a so and so % off sign I CAN figure out quickly how much the item will cost me.
I used to work at a clothing store long ago and the manager taught me this easy little trick to figure out the price quickly in my mind. It comes in so handy that I want to share it with you.

Just your mind and a little practice.

Instructions

- 1
  Round the regular price to the nearest whole number. $19.99 would round to $20.00.
- 2
  Multiply the 1st number of the price X the 1st number in the percentage off.
  
  2(the first number in the price of $20) times 1(the first number in the percentage off) = $2.00. That is how much you will save.
  
  If the item price rounds to $50.00 and the store offers 40% off - 5 X 4= 20 .
  $50 - $20 = $30.
- 3
  I summary... The first number of the regular price (rounded) multiplied by the first number in the percentage off equals the amount you will be saving. Subtract that amount from the regular price to figure the aproximate sale price.

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