A $90 item is 30% off. What is the sale price?
The sale price is $63. You save $27.
How to work it out
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The original price is $90 and the discount is 30%.
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Method 1: find the discount, then subtract it.
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Method 2: you pay 70% of the price, so multiply by 0.7:
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Answer: the sale price is $63 and you save $27.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 90 \times 0.7 = 63 \]
\[ 30\% \text{ of } 90 = 0.3 \times 90 = 27\qquad 90 - 27 = 63 \]$90 at other discounts
| Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|
| 5% off | $85.5 |
| 10% off | $81 |
| 15% off | $76.5 |
| 20% off | $72 |
| 25% off | $67.5 |
| 40% off | $54 |
| 50% off | $45 |
Questions
What is 30% off $90?
The sale price is $63. You save $27.
How do I find the sale price quickly?
Multiply the price by 0.7 (that is 100% − 30%).