Question

The expression 0.09x+(x−30) models the final price of a bicycle with an instant rebate in a state that charges a sales tax. The tax is on the original price. Which expression represents the amount of tax that is paid on the bicycle?

A) 1.09x

B) 0.09x

C) 0.09x - 30

D) x - 30

Answer 1

C)0.09x-30

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Answer 2

Actually I took the test and it was B. 0.09x. Btw the answer can't be 0.09x - 30 because we aren't finding what it equals we are finding "which expression represents the amount of tax that is paid on the bicycle".