A $185 item is 25% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $138.75. You save $46.25.
How to work it out
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The original price is $185 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 $138.75 and you save $46.25.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 185 \times 0.75 = 138.75 \]
\[ 25\% \text{ of } 185 = 0.25 \times 185 = 46.25\qquad 185 - 46.25 = 138.75 \]$185 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $175.75 |
| 10% off | $166.5 |
| 15% off | $157.25 |
| 20% off | $148 |
| 30% off | $129.5 |
| 40% off | $111 |
| 50% off | $92.5 |
Questions
What is 25% off $185?
The sale price is $138.75. You save $46.25.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%).