A $20 item is 40% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $12. You save $8.
How to work it out
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The original price is $20 and the discount is 40%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 60% of the price, so multiply by 0.6:
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Answer: the sale price is $12 and you save $8.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 20 \times 0.6 = 12 \]
\[ 40\% \text{ of } 20 = 0.4 \times 20 = 8\qquad 20 - 8 = 12 \]$20 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $19 |
| 10% off | $18 |
| 15% off | $17 |
| 20% off | $16 |
| 25% off | $15 |
| 30% off | $14 |
| 50% off | $10 |
Questions
What is 40% off $20?
The sale price is $12. You save $8.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.6 (that is 100% − 40%).