A $55 item is 70% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $16.5. You save $38.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $55 and the discount is 70%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 30% of the price, so multiply by 0.3:
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Answer: the sale price is $16.5 and you save $38.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 55 \times 0.3 = 16.5 \]
\[ 70\% \text{ of } 55 = 0.7 \times 55 = 38.5\qquad 55 - 38.5 = 16.5 \]$55 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $52.25 |
| 10% off | $49.5 |
| 15% off | $46.75 |
| 20% off | $44 |
| 25% off | $41.25 |
| 30% off | $38.5 |
| 40% off | $33 |
Questions
What is 70% off $55?
The sale price is $16.5. You save $38.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.3 (that is 100% − 70%).