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There are two ways - that are essentially the same.
Method I: Subtract the percentage from 100. Multiply this number by the original price and divide by 100.
Method II: Multiply the original price by the percentage and divide by 100. Subtract the result from the original price.
For example, original price = 300, and you want 15% less.
Method I: 15% from 100% = 85%
300*85/100 = 255
Method II: 15% of 300 = 300*15/100 = 45
300 - 45 = 255.
So, subtract first and then multiply or multiply first and then subtract. The choice is yours.
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