Question

Paulo is buying tennis balls that are on sale for 5% off. He uses the expressions t − 0.05t to determine the sale price of the tennis balls. What is an equivalent expression that Paulo could also use to determine the sale price?

Answer 1

0.95t

Explanation:

Given expression:

t − 0.05t

The equivalent expression could be found by factorizing the expression

t − 0.05t

= t ( 1 - 0.05)

= t (0.95)

= 0.95t

Check

When t = 2

t − 0.05t

= 2 - 0.05(2)

= 2 - 0.1

= 1.9

When t = 2

0.95t

= 0.95(2)

= 1.9

Therefore, the equivalent expression to t − 0.05t is 0.95t