A $145 item is 70% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $43.5. You save $101.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $145 and the discount is 70%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 30% of the price, so multiply by 0.3:
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Answer: the sale price is $43.5 and you save $101.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 145 \times 0.3 = 43.5 \]
\[ 70\% \text{ of } 145 = 0.7 \times 145 = 101.5\qquad 145 - 101.5 = 43.5 \]$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 |
| 40% off | $87 |
Questions
What is 70% off $145?
The sale price is $43.5. You save $101.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.3 (that is 100% − 70%).