A $195 item is 5% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $185.25. You save $9.75.
How to work it out
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The original price is $195 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 $185.25 and you save $9.75.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 195 \times 0.95 = 185.25 \]
\[ 5\% \text{ of } 195 = 0.05 \times 195 = 9.75\qquad 195 - 9.75 = 185.25 \]$195 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 10% off | $175.5 |
| 15% off | $165.75 |
| 20% off | $156 |
| 25% off | $146.25 |
| 30% off | $136.5 |
| 40% off | $117 |
| 50% off | $97.5 |
Questions
What is 5% off $195?
The sale price is $185.25. You save $9.75.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%).