Question

Mrs. Bull spilled coffee on her computer during the first week of school! The total cost after tax to repair it is

represented by 0.08(50h) + 50h , where h represents the number of hours it takes to repair her computer.
What part of the expression represents the amount of tax Mrs. Bull has to pay? Explain. (5 points)

Answer 1

0.08(50ℎ) + 50ℎ , where h represents the number of hours

0.08 x 50 + 50 = 54.

Move the decimal 2 spaces to the right.

$5400 is the price Mrs. Bull has to pay.