A $130 item is 50% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $65. You save $65.
How to work it out
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The original price is $130 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 $65 and you save $65.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 130 \times 0.5 = 65 \]
\[ 50\% \text{ of } 130 = 0.5 \times 130 = 65\qquad 130 - 65 = 65 \]$130 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $123.5 |
| 10% off | $117 |
| 15% off | $110.5 |
| 20% off | $104 |
| 25% off | $97.5 |
| 30% off | $91 |
| 40% off | $78 |
Questions
What is 50% off $130?
The sale price is $65. You save $65.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.5 (that is 100% − 50%).