The final cost of a bookstore purchase with a $5 coupon in a state that chargers 8% sales tax is given by the expression. The variable 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? The cost before applying the coupon The total charge before applying sales tax The rate at which the total cost increases The total charge after tax

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30 May, 18:51

The final cost of a bookstore purchase with a $5 coupon in a state that chargers 8% sales tax is given by the expression. The variable 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? The cost before applying the coupon The total charge before applying sales tax The rate at which the total cost increases The total charge after tax

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Felipe · Answer 1

Answer: 5.37.

Step-by-step explanation:8 percent markup which in this case is 8 cents per dollar and s in nice its 5 multiply 5 by 8 and that gives you the cents part.