A $160 item is 50% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $80. You save $80.
How to work it out
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The original price is $160 and the discount is 50%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 50% of the price, so multiply by 0.5:
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Answer: the sale price is $80 and you save $80.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 160 \times 0.5 = 80 \]
\[ 50\% \text{ of } 160 = 0.5 \times 160 = 80\qquad 160 - 80 = 80 \]$160 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $152 |
| 10% off | $144 |
| 15% off | $136 |
| 20% off | $128 |
| 25% off | $120 |
| 30% off | $112 |
| 40% off | $96 |
Questions
What is 50% off $160?
The sale price is $80. You save $80.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.5 (that is 100% − 50%).