Mathematics

Tommy Blanchard

22 March, 11:55

American Eagle is having a sale in which all Jeans are priced $20 each. The sales tax is 5%.

If Tammy buys n pairs of jeans during this sale, the total cost of her purchase will be 20n + 0.05 (20n). What does 0.05 (20n) in this context represent?

A.

The expression 0.05 (20n) represents the cost of Tammy's purchase before tax.

B.

The expression 0.05 (20n) represents the total tax on Tammy's purchase.

C.

The expression 0.05 (20n) represents the total cost of Tammy's purchase.

D.

The expression 0.05 (20n) represents the price of each pair of jeans.