A $30 item is 60% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $12. You save $18.
How to work it out
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The original price is $30 and the discount is 60%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 40% of the price, so multiply by 0.4:
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Answer: the sale price is $12 and you save $18.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 30 \times 0.4 = 12 \]
\[ 60\% \text{ of } 30 = 0.6 \times 30 = 18\qquad 30 - 18 = 12 \]$30 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $28.5 |
| 10% off | $27 |
| 15% off | $25.5 |
| 20% off | $24 |
| 25% off | $22.5 |
| 30% off | $21 |
| 40% off | $18 |
Questions
What is 60% off $30?
The sale price is $12. You save $18.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.4 (that is 100% − 60%).