A $25 item is 15% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $21.25. You save $3.75.
How to work it out
- 1
The original price is $25 and the discount is 15%.
- 2
Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
- 3
Method 2: you pay 85% of the price, so multiply by 0.85:
- 4
Answer: the sale price is $21.25 and you save $3.75.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 25 \times 0.85 = 21.25 \]
\[ 15\% \text{ of } 25 = 0.15 \times 25 = 3.75\qquad 25 - 3.75 = 21.25 \]$25 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $23.75 |
| 10% off | $22.5 |
| 20% off | $20 |
| 25% off | $18.75 |
| 30% off | $17.5 |
| 40% off | $15 |
| 50% off | $12.5 |
Questions
What is 15% off $25?
The sale price is $21.25. You save $3.75.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.85 (that is 100% − 15%).