A $140 item is 25% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $105. You save $35.
How to work it out
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The original price is $140 and the discount is 25%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 75% of the price, so multiply by 0.75:
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Answer: the sale price is $105 and you save $35.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 140 \times 0.75 = 105 \]
\[ 25\% \text{ of } 140 = 0.25 \times 140 = 35\qquad 140 - 35 = 105 \]$140 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $133 |
| 10% off | $126 |
| 15% off | $119 |
| 20% off | $112 |
| 30% off | $98 |
| 40% off | $84 |
| 50% off | $70 |
Questions
What is 25% off $140?
The sale price is $105. You save $35.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%).