A $55 item is 10% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $49.5. You save $5.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $55 and the discount is 10%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 90% of the price, so multiply by 0.9:
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Answer: the sale price is $49.5 and you save $5.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 55 \times 0.9 = 49.5 \]
\[ 10\% \text{ of } 55 = 0.1 \times 55 = 5.5\qquad 55 - 5.5 = 49.5 \]$55 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $52.25 |
| 15% off | $46.75 |
| 20% off | $44 |
| 25% off | $41.25 |
| 30% off | $38.5 |
| 40% off | $33 |
| 50% off | $27.5 |
Questions
What is 10% off $55?
The sale price is $49.5. You save $5.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.9 (that is 100% − 10%).