What is the cost of a $1,200 washing machine after a discount of 1/5 the original price?

Working out how much a $1,200 washing machine costs after a 1/5 of a discount is a simple equation. First simply divide $1,200 by 5 to get 240 dollars. To find out how much this 1/5 discount leaves the washing machine at, simply subtract the $240 from the original $1,200 to get to $960.