Understanding Additional Discounts in Sales with Detailed Calculations
Understanding discounts during sales can often seem confusing, especially when there are two or more successive discounts. This article aims to clarify the concept through detailed calculations and examples, making it easier for SEO experts and customers alike to grasp the financial implications of such sales.
Example 1: Calculating the Additional Discount
Let's start with a straightforward example. Suppose an item is marked at Rs. 2400, and there is a sale with an initial 35% discount. The sale price at this initial discount is Rs. 1560. However, the actual sale price ends up being Rs. 1248. What additional discount did the customer get?
Step-by-Step Calculation
Initial Sale Price Calculation:
Marked price Rs. 2400
Sale at 35% discount 2400 × (65/100) Rs. 1560
Actual Sale Price:
Actual sale price Rs. 1248
Additional Discount Calculation:
Additional discount 1560 - 1248 Rs. 312
Percentage of additional discount (312/1560) × 100 20%
Therefore, the customer gets an additional 20% discount on the already discounted sale price.
Example 2: Computation of Successive Discounts
Sometimes, an item is sold after two successive discounts. Let's consider another example where the marked price is Rs. 10000 and the first discount is 12%. The final sale price is Rs. 8360. What is the second discount?
Step-by-Step Calculation
First Discount Calculation:
Marked price Rs. 10000
First discount 12%
Price after first discount 10000 × (88/100) Rs. 8800
Second Discount Calculation:
Let the second discount be x
Price after second discount 8800 × (100-x)/100 8360
88 - x 83.60
x 4.40
Therefore, x/100 4.40/8800 0.5% or 5%
So, the second discount is 5%, and the customer gets an additional discount of 5% in total.
Conclusion and Final Example
It's essential to break down the calculations to clearly understand the total discount received. For a customer with a marked price of Rs. 10000 and a final sale price of Rs. 8360, here's how we calculate the additional discount:
Step-by-Step Final Example
Price after First Discount:
Price after 12% discount 10000 × (88/100) Rs. 8800
Price after Second Discount:
Let the second discount be x
8800 × (100 - x)/100 8360
100 - x 83610/8800 95
x 5
Total Calculation:
He was supposed to get Rs. 88/100 × 10000 Rs. 8800. But he got it by Rs. 8360. Hence, the additional discount 8800 - 8360 Rs. 440 less.
Total additional discount (440/8800) × 100 5%
The key takeaway is that additional discounts can significantly reduce the final purchase price, and understanding these calculations can help both consumers and SEO professionals in making informed decisions.