Question

Jamie purchased a DVD that was on sale for 15% off. The sales tax in her county is 5%. Let y represent the original price of the DVD. Write an expression that can be used to determine the final cost of the DVD.

y - 0.15y
0.05(0.85y)
y - 0.85y + 0.05y
1.05(0.85y)

Answer 1

the answer is 1.05(0.85y), took test got it right

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Answer 2

1.05(0.85y)

Explanation:

15% off so .85y and a 5% tax so 1.05(.85y)