A $195 item is 20% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $156. You save $39.
How to work it out
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The original price is $195 and the discount is 20%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 80% of the price, so multiply by 0.8:
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Answer: the sale price is $156 and you save $39.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 195 \times 0.8 = 156 \]
\[ 20\% \text{ of } 195 = 0.2 \times 195 = 39\qquad 195 - 39 = 156 \]$195 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $185.25 |
| 10% off | $175.5 |
| 15% off | $165.75 |
| 25% off | $146.25 |
| 30% off | $136.5 |
| 40% off | $117 |
| 50% off | $97.5 |
Questions
What is 20% off $195?
The sale price is $156. You save $39.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.8 (that is 100% − 20%).