A $140 item is 40% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $84. You save $56.
How to work it out
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The original price is $140 and the discount is 40%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 60% of the price, so multiply by 0.6:
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Answer: the sale price is $84 and you save $56.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 140 \times 0.6 = 84 \]
\[ 40\% \text{ of } 140 = 0.4 \times 140 = 56\qquad 140 - 56 = 84 \]$140 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $133 |
| 10% off | $126 |
| 15% off | $119 |
| 20% off | $112 |
| 25% off | $105 |
| 30% off | $98 |
| 50% off | $70 |
Questions
What is 40% off $140?
The sale price is $84. You save $56.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.6 (that is 100% − 40%).