• TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Let’s try this on a sale item. Hmm, let’s see, the sign says 25% off $6.99. So that’s the same as, let’s say, 7% off $25. Oh, yeah, that is much easier. /s

    • starik@lemmy.today
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      5 hours ago

      It’s always as easy as multiplying the two numbers. Obviously some pairs are easier than others. 7x25=175. Not too hard. $1.75 off.

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        I mean if you remove the word off it works. 25% off $100 is $25 100% of 25 is 25 it’s still reversible you just let the word off confuse you

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          You could also make sure to carry “off” to both sides when you swap:

          25% off of $100 is 100% of $25 off