A $60 item is 40% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $36. You save $24.
How to work it out
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The original price is $60 and the discount is 40%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 60% of the price, so multiply by 0.6:
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Answer: the sale price is $36 and you save $24.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 60 \times 0.6 = 36 \]
\[ 40\% \text{ of } 60 = 0.4 \times 60 = 24\qquad 60 - 24 = 36 \]$60 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $57 |
| 10% off | $54 |
| 15% off | $51 |
| 20% off | $48 |
| 25% off | $45 |
| 30% off | $42 |
| 50% off | $30 |
Questions
What is 40% off $60?
The sale price is $36. You save $24.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.6 (that is 100% − 40%).