A $180 item is 50% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $90. You save $90.
How to work it out
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The original price is $180 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 $90 and you save $90.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 180 \times 0.5 = 90 \]
\[ 50\% \text{ of } 180 = 0.5 \times 180 = 90\qquad 180 - 90 = 90 \]$180 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $171 |
| 10% off | $162 |
| 15% off | $153 |
| 20% off | $144 |
| 25% off | $135 |
| 30% off | $126 |
| 40% off | $108 |
Questions
What is 50% off $180?
The sale price is $90. You save $90.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.5 (that is 100% − 50%).