Question

A farmer's annual income is represented by the variable x. The farmer will pay 25% of his income for federal taxes and 9% of his income for state taxes. Which two expressions represent the amount of money the farmer will have after paying these taxes?

A. 0.34x


B. 0.66x


C.1 – 0.34x


D. x – 0.34x


E. x(0.25 + 0.09)

Answer 1

D) x - 0.34x

Explanation:

25% + 9% = 34% = 0.34

Will pay 34% in taxes, means he subtracts from is annual income.

x - 0.34x