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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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. A. y − 0.15y B. 0.05(0.85y) C. y − 0.85y + 0.05y D. 1.05(0.85y) PLEASE HELP

OpenStudy (danjs):

15% off means that the price is now 85% the original, or 0.85 times Y

OpenStudy (danjs):

Then the tax adds on 5% or 1.05 times the sale price

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't understand

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i will give you a medal

OpenStudy (danjs):

The sale price is 85 % the original price... Sale Price = (0.85)*Y

OpenStudy (danjs):

Tax is 5% of that sale price, or (1.05)*(Sale Price) ..... 1.05* (0.85)*Y

OpenStudy (danjs):

That is the final cost

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