A $60 item is 20% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $48. You save $12.
How to work it out
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The original price is $60 and the discount is 20%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 80% of the price, so multiply by 0.8:
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Answer: the sale price is $48 and you save $12.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 60 \times 0.8 = 48 \]
\[ 20\% \text{ of } 60 = 0.2 \times 60 = 12\qquad 60 - 12 = 48 \]$60 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $57 |
| 10% off | $54 |
| 15% off | $51 |
| 25% off | $45 |
| 30% off | $42 |
| 40% off | $36 |
| 50% off | $30 |
Questions
What is 20% off $60?
The sale price is $48. You save $12.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.8 (that is 100% − 20%).