A $85 item is 50% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $42.5. You save $42.5.
How to work it out
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The original price is $85 and the discount is 50%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 50% of the price, so multiply by 0.5:
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Answer: the sale price is $42.5 and you save $42.5.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 85 \times 0.5 = 42.5 \]
\[ 50\% \text{ of } 85 = 0.5 \times 85 = 42.5\qquad 85 - 42.5 = 42.5 \]$85 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $80.75 |
| 10% off | $76.5 |
| 15% off | $72.25 |
| 20% off | $68 |
| 25% off | $63.75 |
| 30% off | $59.5 |
| 40% off | $51 |
Questions
What is 50% off $85?
The sale price is $42.5. You save $42.5.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.5 (that is 100% − 50%).