A $70 item is 40% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $42. You save $28.
How to work it out
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The original price is $70 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 $42 and you save $28.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 70 \times 0.6 = 42 \]
\[ 40\% \text{ of } 70 = 0.4 \times 70 = 28\qquad 70 - 28 = 42 \]$70 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $66.5 |
| 10% off | $63 |
| 15% off | $59.5 |
| 20% off | $56 |
| 25% off | $52.5 |
| 30% off | $49 |
| 50% off | $35 |
Questions
What is 40% off $70?
The sale price is $42. You save $28.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.6 (that is 100% − 40%).