Question

Angela bought a calculator on sale for 15% off. Sales tax is 7.5%. If the calculator cost x dollars, which expression represents the total cost of the calculator?A). (x-0.15) (0.075)B). (x-0.15) (1.075)C). (x-0.15x) (0.075)D). (x- .015x) (1.075)

Answer 1

Original price = x

Price with 15% off = x - 0.15x

Price with 15% off and 7.5% tax = (x - 0.15x)(1.075)

Answer:

Option B: (x - 0.15x)(1.075)