A $80 item is 15% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $68. You save $12.
How to work it out
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The original price is $80 and the discount is 15%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 85% of the price, so multiply by 0.85:
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Answer: the sale price is $68 and you save $12.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 80 \times 0.85 = 68 \]
\[ 15\% \text{ of } 80 = 0.15 \times 80 = 12\qquad 80 - 12 = 68 \]$80 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $76 |
| 10% off | $72 |
| 20% off | $64 |
| 25% off | $60 |
| 30% off | $56 |
| 40% off | $48 |
| 50% off | $40 |
Questions
What is 15% off $80?
The sale price is $68. You save $12.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.85 (that is 100% − 15%).