Algebra 1 Question

Question

The expression 0.85(x - 15) represents the total amount in dollars, a customer spends on an item at a home improvement store after a store discount is applied and the customer uses a coupon for 15% off, where x is the original price of the item. What does -15 represent?

A. The total amount the customer spends on the item after all discounts are applied

B. The original cost of the item

C. The amount by which the item is reduced after the store discount is applied

D. The amount by which the item is reduced after the customer uses the coupon

Answer 1

The answer is C

You take the original cost, x, and subtract the store discount of $15. You use your 15% off coupon to pay 85% of that amount, which is why you're multiplying my .85