Question

Two ice cream shops in the mall sell sundaes. Let x equal the number of scoops of ice cream.​ Larry's Ice Cream​ Shop's price is represented by the expression 1.2x + 1. Ice Cream​ World's price is represented by the expression 0.4(0.3x + 1) . Which statement is​ true?

Choose the correct answer below.
A.
The two shops charge the same price for a​ 3-scoop sundae.
B.
The two shops charge the same price for a​ 2-scoop sundae.
C.
The two shops never charge the same price for sundaes with the same number of scoops.
D.
The two shops always charge the same price for sundaes with the same number of scoops.

Answer 1

the answer is D.

Explanation:

this is because if you distribute 0.4 times 0.3 you get 0.12.

then you are left with 0.12+1 which means both shops charge the same price.