79 - (79 / 100 * 42) =
79 - 33.18 = 45.82
Question: What is 42% off 79?
Step 1: Get the result of Number (79) / 100 * Percent (42).
79 / 100 * 42 = 33.18
Step 2: Subtract step one's result (33.18) from the number (79).
79 - 33.18 = 45.82
Result: 42% off 79 = 45.82.