A $165 item is 25% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $123.75. You save $41.25.
How to work it out
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The original price is $165 and the discount is 25%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 75% of the price, so multiply by 0.75:
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Answer: the sale price is $123.75 and you save $41.25.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 165 \times 0.75 = 123.75 \]
\[ 25\% \text{ of } 165 = 0.25 \times 165 = 41.25\qquad 165 - 41.25 = 123.75 \]$165 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $156.75 |
| 10% off | $148.5 |
| 15% off | $140.25 |
| 20% off | $132 |
| 30% off | $115.5 |
| 40% off | $99 |
| 50% off | $82.5 |
Questions
What is 25% off $165?
The sale price is $123.75. You save $41.25.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%).