A $115 item is 50% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $57.5. You save $57.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $115 and the discount is 50%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 50% of the price, so multiply by 0.5:
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Answer: the sale price is $57.5 and you save $57.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 115 \times 0.5 = 57.5 \]
\[ 50\% \text{ of } 115 = 0.5 \times 115 = 57.5\qquad 115 - 57.5 = 57.5 \]$115 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $109.25 |
| 10% off | $103.5 |
| 15% off | $97.75 |
| 20% off | $92 |
| 25% off | $86.25 |
| 30% off | $80.5 |
| 40% off | $69 |
Questions
What is 50% off $115?
The sale price is $57.5. You save $57.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.5 (that is 100% − 50%).