Question

Enter an algebraic expression to model the given context. Give your answer in simplest form.

The prices of a pair of shoes plus 4% sales tax.
The algebraic expression is

Answer 1

the algebraic expression is, 1.04x

Explanation:

let the price of shoes = x

sales tax = 4% of x

= x * 4/100

= x * .04

= .04x

thus the algebraic expression for the price of shoes = x + .04x

= 1.04x