A $100 item is 5% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $95. You save $5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $100 and the discount is 5%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 95% of the price, so multiply by 0.95:
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Answer: the sale price is $95 and you save $5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 100 \times 0.95 = 95 \]
\[ 5\% \text{ of } 100 = 0.05 \times 100 = 5\qquad 100 - 5 = 95 \]$100 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 10% off | $90 |
| 15% off | $85 |
| 20% off | $80 |
| 25% off | $75 |
| 30% off | $70 |
| 40% off | $60 |
| 50% off | $50 |
Questions
What is 5% off $100?
The sale price is $95. You save $5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%).