A $85 item is 15% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $72.25. You save $12.75.
How to work it out
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The original price is $85 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 $72.25 and you save $12.75.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 85 \times 0.85 = 72.25 \]
\[ 15\% \text{ of } 85 = 0.15 \times 85 = 12.75\qquad 85 - 12.75 = 72.25 \]$85 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $80.75 |
| 10% off | $76.5 |
| 20% off | $68 |
| 25% off | $63.75 |
| 30% off | $59.5 |
| 40% off | $51 |
| 50% off | $42.5 |
Questions
What is 15% off $85?
The sale price is $72.25. You save $12.75.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.85 (that is 100% − 15%).