A $160 item is 20% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $128. You save $32.
How to work it out
- 1
The original price is $160 and the discount is 20%.
- 2
Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
- 3
Method 2: you pay 80% of the price, so multiply by 0.8:
- 4
Answer: the sale price is $128 and you save $32.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 160 \times 0.8 = 128 \]
\[ 20\% \text{ of } 160 = 0.2 \times 160 = 32\qquad 160 - 32 = 128 \]$160 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $152 |
| 10% off | $144 |
| 15% off | $136 |
| 25% off | $120 |
| 30% off | $112 |
| 40% off | $96 |
| 50% off | $80 |
Questions
What is 20% off $160?
The sale price is $128. You save $32.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.8 (that is 100% − 20%).