SOLUTION: The expression below represents the total cost, in dollars, for Thomas to purchase some new clothes, including tax. 1.065 (30 + 20x ) If x represents the number of shirts Thomas

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Question 1168204: The expression below represents the total cost, in dollars, for Thomas to purchase some new clothes, including tax.
1.065 (30 + 20x )
If x represents the number of shirts Thomas purchases, which of the following
statements are correct? Select all that apply.
A. Each shirt costs $30.
B. Each shirt costs $20.
C. The sales tax is 6.5%.
D. Thomas receives a 6.5% discount.
E. The cost of a shirt with tax is $21.30.
F. The cost of a shirt is $18.70 with the discount.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.065+%2830+%2B+20x+%29
if x represents the number of shirts Thomas purchases, 20 represents the price of each shirt
1.065++=+1+%2B+0.065+++=+1+%2B+6.5 % of sales tax

20%2A1.065=21.30 the cost of one shirt with tax
Which of the following statements are correct? Select all that apply.

A. Each shirt costs $30....incorrect
B. Each shirt costs $20 => correct
C. The sales tax is 6.5%.=> correct
D. Thomas receives a 6.5% discount....incorrect
E. The cost of a shirt with tax is $21.30.=> correct
F. The cost of a shirt is $18.70 with the discount....incorrect
so, the correct statement is option B,C and E