A $80 item is 25% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $60. You save $20.
How to work it out
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The original price is $80 and the discount is 25%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 75% of the price, so multiply by 0.75:
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Answer: the sale price is $60 and you save $20.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 80 \times 0.75 = 60 \]
\[ 25\% \text{ of } 80 = 0.25 \times 80 = 20\qquad 80 - 20 = 60 \]$80 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $76 |
| 10% off | $72 |
| 15% off | $68 |
| 20% off | $64 |
| 30% off | $56 |
| 40% off | $48 |
| 50% off | $40 |
Questions
What is 25% off $80?
The sale price is $60. You save $20.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.75 (that is 100% − 25%).