A $35 item is 15% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $29.75. You save $5.25.
How to work it out
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The original price is $35 and the discount is 15%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 85% of the price, so multiply by 0.85:
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Answer: the sale price is $29.75 and you save $5.25.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 35 \times 0.85 = 29.75 \]
\[ 15\% \text{ of } 35 = 0.15 \times 35 = 5.25\qquad 35 - 5.25 = 29.75 \]$35 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $33.25 |
| 10% off | $31.5 |
| 20% off | $28 |
| 25% off | $26.25 |
| 30% off | $24.5 |
| 40% off | $21 |
| 50% off | $17.5 |
Questions
What is 15% off $35?
The sale price is $29.75. You save $5.25.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.85 (that is 100% − 15%).