The final cost of a bookstore purchase with a $5 coupon in a state that charges 8% sales tax is given by the expression. The var

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The final cost of a bookstore purchase with a $5 coupon in a state that charges 8% sales tax is given by the expression. The var

iable x represents the amount of the purchase before the sales tax and the coupon is applied.
1.08(x−5)

What does (x−5) represent?

A.the rate at which the total cost increases

B.the total charge before applying sales tax

C.the total charge after tax

D.the cost before applying the coupon

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2 answers:

Darina [25.2K] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-06T14:28:07+03:00

Darina [25.2K]3 years ago

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The total charge before applying sales tax this is the answer i got a 100% on my test this is right.

earnstyle [38] · Answer 2 · 2022-04-06T12:38:32+03:00

earnstyle [38]3 years ago

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The answer is B because x= the amount before tax and the coupon, 5 is how much is being taken off with the coupon, and 1.08 is the sales tax.