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Reverse Discount Calculator
Calculate original pre-discount prices when you know the final price and discount percentage.
Selected: US Dollar ($)Financial Calculation Solution
Original Price = $125.00
Discount Amount: $25.00
Mathematical Formula
Original Price = Final Price / (1 - Discount / 100)
Overview & Explanation
The reverse discount calculator reconstructs the original sticker price prior to a sale markdown.
How It Works
- Divide final price by (1 minus discount rate).
Practical Applications
- Determining original retail value from receipt prices.
Worked Example: $80 paid at 20% off
Find original price.
1
Calculate original price
80 / (1 - 0.20)
= $100
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you find the original price before discount?
Divide the sale price by 1 minus the discount rate.
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