1. What is Percentage Deducted?

Percentage deducted represents the portion of an original amount that has been subtracted, expressed as a percentage. It's commonly used in financial calculations to understand discounts, deductions, or reductions in value.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage deducted formula:

Where:

• Deducted Amount — The amount that was subtracted (must be ≤ Original Amount)
• Original Amount — The starting amount before deduction

Explanation: The formula calculates what portion (percentage) of the original amount was deducted.

3. Importance of Calculating Percentage Deducted

Details: Understanding percentage deductions helps in financial planning, analyzing discounts, evaluating tax deductions, and comparing different financial scenarios.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original amount and deducted amount in currency values. The deducted amount cannot exceed the original amount. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my deducted amount is larger than the original?
A: The calculator will not compute a result in this case as it represents an impossible scenario (you can't deduct more than exists).

Q2: Can I use this for percentage increases?
A: No, this calculator is specifically for calculating what percentage was deducted from an original amount.

Q3: Does this work for any currency?
A: Yes, as long as both amounts are in the same currency, the percentage calculation will be accurate.

Q4: How precise is the calculation?
A: The calculator shows results rounded to 2 decimal places for percentages.

Q5: Can I use this for non-financial calculations?
A: Absolutely! This works for any scenario where you need to calculate what percentage was removed from an original quantity.