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Everyday calculations explained with formulas, examples and careful assumptions.
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How a Zakat Calculator Works
A basic Zakat calculator totals assets the user considers zakatable, subtracts eligible short-term liabilities, compares the net amount with the user’s chosen nisab, and applies 2.5% when the calculator’s conditions are met.
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How to Calculate a Percentage Discount
Multiply the original price by the discount percentage to find the amount saved, then subtract that amount from the original price. A Rs 45,000 item at 25% off saves Rs 11,250 and costs Rs 33,750.
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How a SIP Calculator Works
A SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) calculator projects the future value of a fixed monthly investment by compounding each instalment at an assumed monthly return until the end of the chosen duration. It is a projection based on an assumed constant return, not a guarantee — real mutual fund returns vary month to month.
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