30% off $250 equals a $75 discount, so you'd pay $175. You can calculate this by multiplying $250 by 0.30 to get the savings, then subtracting from the original price. Alternatively, multiply $250 by 0.70 to get the sale price directly.

Multiply the original price by 0.30 to find the discount amount, or multiply by 0.70 to find the sale price directly. For mental math, calculate 10% first (move the decimal left), then multiply by three. For $250, 10% is $25, times three is $75 off.

Yes, 30% off is considered a meaningful discount in most retail contexts. You're saving nearly a third of the price, which can amount to hundreds of dollars on big-ticket items. It's common during major sales events and is often worth acting on if you need the item.