A $35 item is 25% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $26.25. You save $8.75.
How to work it out
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The original price is $35 and the discount is 25%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 75% of the price, so multiply by 0.75:
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Answer: the sale price is $26.25 and you save $8.75.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 35 \times 0.75 = 26.25 \]
\[ 25\% \text{ of } 35 = 0.25 \times 35 = 8.75\qquad 35 - 8.75 = 26.25 \]$35 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $33.25 |
| 10% off | $31.5 |
| 15% off | $29.75 |
| 20% off | $28 |
| 30% off | $24.5 |
| 40% off | $21 |
| 50% off | $17.5 |
Questions
What is 25% off $35?
The sale price is $26.25. You save $8.75.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%).