During a clothing store’s Bargain Days, the regular price for T-shirts is discounted by $5. There is a state sales tax of 5%, and the $5 discount is applied before the sales tax is calculated.

a. Write an expression that shows the regular price r of a T-shirt minus the $5 discount.

b. Write a rule for the function p(r) that expresses the final price p of a T-shirt with the discount applied and sales tax added.

c. How much would you pay during Bargain Days for a shirt regularly priced at $15.50?

Question

During a clothing store’s Bargain Days, the regular price for T-shirts is discounted by $5. There is a state sales tax of 5%, and the $5 discount is applied before the sales tax is calculated.

a. Write an expression that shows the regular price r of a T-shirt minus the $5 discount.

b. Write a rule for the function p(r) that expresses the final price p of a T-shirt with the discount applied and sales tax added.

c. How much would you pay during Bargain Days for a shirt regularly priced at $15.50?