Question

Claire runs a rooftop nursery garden in the heart of the city. One day, she cuts 25 tulips, 32 violets, and 40 sunflowers. She sells the flowers to a local florist at t, v, and s dollars, respectively. Claire’s cost to grow the flowers is 10% less than the total selling price. Which expressions represent Claire’s cost to grow the flowers?



(25t + 32v + 40s) + 0.10(25t + 32v + 40s)



(25t + 32v + 40s) – 0.10(25t + 32v + 40s)



0.90(25t + 32v + 40s)



1.1(25t + 32v + 40s)