A $170 item is 5% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $161.5. You save $8.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $170 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 $161.5 and you save $8.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 170 \times 0.95 = 161.5 \]
\[ 5\% \text{ of } 170 = 0.05 \times 170 = 8.5\qquad 170 - 8.5 = 161.5 \]$170 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 10% off | $153 |
| 15% off | $144.5 |
| 20% off | $136 |
| 25% off | $127.5 |
| 30% off | $119 |
| 40% off | $102 |
| 50% off | $85 |
Questions
What is 5% off $170?
The sale price is $161.5. You save $8.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%).