40000 - (40000 / 100 * 3) =
40000 - 1200 = 38800
Question: What is 3% off 40000?
Step 1: Get the result of Number (40000) / 100 * Percent (3).
40000 / 100 * 3 = 1200
Step 2: Subtract step one's result (1200) from the number (40000).
40000 - 1200 = 38800
Result: 3% off 40000 = 38800.