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Works backwards from a final amount to find the original amount before percentage increase or decrease.

Формула

Original = Final Amount / (1 + Percentage Change/100)

Водич корак по корак

  1. 1Enter the final amount after percentage change
  2. 2Input the percentage increase or decrease
  3. 3Calculate original amount

Worked Examples

Инпут
Final $120 after 20% increase
Резултат
Original = $100
Reverse discount or markup calculation

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using percentage as decimal incorrectly
  • Not adjusting formula direction for increases vs decreases

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