A $145 item is 40% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $87. You save $58.
How to work it out
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The original price is $145 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 $87 and you save $58.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 145 \times 0.6 = 87 \]
\[ 40\% \text{ of } 145 = 0.4 \times 145 = 58\qquad 145 - 58 = 87 \]$145 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $137.75 |
| 10% off | $130.5 |
| 15% off | $123.25 |
| 20% off | $116 |
| 25% off | $108.75 |
| 30% off | $101.5 |
| 50% off | $72.5 |
Questions
What is 40% off $145?
The sale price is $87. You save $58.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.6 (that is 100% − 40%).