Question

Books r us is a publlishing company. The cost to produce the books is represented by 2/5(3000+25t) where t is the total number of textbooks produced. which expression is simplified.

A. 1200+25t
B.600+5t
C. 1225t
D. 1200+10t
e. 605t
Plz answer with clear explanation!!!

Answer 1

Divide first, I believe

2/5 = .4

Then distribute

.4 * 3000 + .4 * 25t = 1200 + 10t

So the answer is 1200 +10t, or D