A $135 item is 30% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $94.5. You save $40.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $135 and the discount is 30%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 70% of the price, so multiply by 0.7:
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Answer: the sale price is $94.5 and you save $40.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 135 \times 0.7 = 94.5 \]
\[ 30\% \text{ of } 135 = 0.3 \times 135 = 40.5\qquad 135 - 40.5 = 94.5 \]$135 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $128.25 |
| 10% off | $121.5 |
| 15% off | $114.75 |
| 20% off | $108 |
| 25% off | $101.25 |
| 40% off | $81 |
| 50% off | $67.5 |
Questions
What is 30% off $135?
The sale price is $94.5. You save $40.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.7 (that is 100% − 30%).