What is 68 percent of 5? What is 5 plus 68% and 5 minus 68%?
68%
of
5
=
3.4
5
+
68%
=
8.4
5
−
68%
=
1.6
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Percent formula to figure out percentages:
5 ⋅ 68 ÷ 100 = 3.4.
So, we got a discount percentage of 3.4. If the price was 5 and a 68% (ie $3.4) discount percentage was deducted from it, then we get the final price $1.6. If we add the percentage received to the initial price, we get 8.4 (5+3.4). New price is 8.4, as the price has risen 68%.