A $110 item is 70% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $33. You save $77.
How to work it out
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The original price is $110 and the discount is 70%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 30% of the price, so multiply by 0.3:
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Answer: the sale price is $33 and you save $77.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 110 \times 0.3 = 33 \]
\[ 70\% \text{ of } 110 = 0.7 \times 110 = 77\qquad 110 - 77 = 33 \]$110 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $104.5 |
| 10% off | $99 |
| 15% off | $93.5 |
| 20% off | $88 |
| 25% off | $82.5 |
| 30% off | $77 |
| 40% off | $66 |
Questions
What is 70% off $110?
The sale price is $33. You save $77.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.3 (that is 100% − 70%).