A $145 item is 10% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $130.5. You save $14.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $145 and the discount is 10%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 90% of the price, so multiply by 0.9:
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Answer: the sale price is $130.5 and you save $14.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 145 \times 0.9 = 130.5 \]
\[ 10\% \text{ of } 145 = 0.1 \times 145 = 14.5\qquad 145 - 14.5 = 130.5 \]$145 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $137.75 |
| 15% off | $123.25 |
| 20% off | $116 |
| 25% off | $108.75 |
| 30% off | $101.5 |
| 40% off | $87 |
| 50% off | $72.5 |
Questions
What is 10% off $145?
The sale price is $130.5. You save $14.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.9 (that is 100% − 10%).