A $150 item is 5% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $142.5. You save $7.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $150 and the discount is 5%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 95% of the price, so multiply by 0.95:
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Answer: the sale price is $142.5 and you save $7.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 150 \times 0.95 = 142.5 \]
\[ 5\% \text{ of } 150 = 0.05 \times 150 = 7.5\qquad 150 - 7.5 = 142.5 \]$150 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 10% off | $135 |
| 15% off | $127.5 |
| 20% off | $120 |
| 25% off | $112.5 |
| 30% off | $105 |
| 40% off | $90 |
| 50% off | $75 |
Questions
What is 5% off $150?
The sale price is $142.5. You save $7.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%).