A $175 item is 5% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $166.25. You save $8.75.
How to work it out
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The original price is $175 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 $166.25 and you save $8.75.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 175 \times 0.95 = 166.25 \]
\[ 5\% \text{ of } 175 = 0.05 \times 175 = 8.75\qquad 175 - 8.75 = 166.25 \]$175 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 10% off | $157.5 |
| 15% off | $148.75 |
| 20% off | $140 |
| 25% off | $131.25 |
| 30% off | $122.5 |
| 40% off | $105 |
| 50% off | $87.5 |
Questions
What is 5% off $175?
The sale price is $166.25. You save $8.75.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%).