A $65 item is 5% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $61.75. You save $3.25.
How to work it out
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The original price is $65 and the discount is 5%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 95% of the price, so multiply by 0.95:
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Answer: the sale price is $61.75 and you save $3.25.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 65 \times 0.95 = 61.75 \]
\[ 5\% \text{ of } 65 = 0.05 \times 65 = 3.25\qquad 65 - 3.25 = 61.75 \]$65 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 10% off | $58.5 |
| 15% off | $55.25 |
| 20% off | $52 |
| 25% off | $48.75 |
| 30% off | $45.5 |
| 40% off | $39 |
| 50% off | $32.5 |
Questions
What is 5% off $65?
The sale price is $61.75. You save $3.25.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.95 (that is 100% − 5%).