A $155 item is 15% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $131.75. You save $23.25.
How to work it out
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The original price is $155 and the discount is 15%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 85% of the price, so multiply by 0.85:
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Answer: the sale price is $131.75 and you save $23.25.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 155 \times 0.85 = 131.75 \]
\[ 15\% \text{ of } 155 = 0.15 \times 155 = 23.25\qquad 155 - 23.25 = 131.75 \]$155 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $147.25 |
| 10% off | $139.5 |
| 20% off | $124 |
| 25% off | $116.25 |
| 30% off | $108.5 |
| 40% off | $93 |
| 50% off | $77.5 |
Questions
What is 15% off $155?
The sale price is $131.75. You save $23.25.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.85 (that is 100% − 15%).