40% off 120 = 72 | Discount Calculator
A 40% discount on 120 is 72, saving 48. See the step-by-step discount calculation.
40% off 120 = 72 (you save 48)
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Solution: What is 40 percent off 120?
Discount = 40% × 120 = 48
Final price = 120 − 48 = 72
Final price = 120 − 48 = 72
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the discount amount: 40% of 120 = 0.4 × 120 = 48.
- Subtract the discount from the original price: 120 − 48 = 72.
- So after a 40% discount you pay 72 and save 48.
Good to know
The quick way to a sale price is to multiply by what you still pay: keeping 60% means × 0.6, so 120 × 0.6 = 72 — the same answer in one step.
Frequently asked questions
What is 40 percent off 120?
40% off 120 = 72 (you save 48).
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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