Math Problem Statement

Leila is buying a dinosaur model. The price of the model is x dollars, and she also has to pay a 7% tax. Which of the following expressions could represent how much Leila pays in total for the model? Choose 2 answers:

Solution

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Problem Overview:

Leila is buying a model that costs xx dollars. In addition to the price, she has to pay a 7% tax. We need to find expressions that represent the total amount Leila pays, including the tax.

Breakdown:

  1. 7% tax means Leila pays an additional 7%7\% of xx, which is: 0.07x0.07x

  2. The total payment is the price of the model plus the tax: x+0.07xx + 0.07x

  3. Factoring xx: x(1+0.07)=1.07xx(1 + 0.07) = 1.07x

Thus, the total can be expressed as x+0.07xx + 0.07x or 1.07x1.07x.

Answer Choices:

  1. Option A: 107100x\frac{107}{100}x
    107100=1.07\frac{107}{100} = 1.07 This matches 1.07x1.07x, so it is correct.

  2. Option B: 0.7x+x0.7x + x
    This is incorrect because 0.7x+x=1.7x0.7x + x = 1.7x, which is not what the total should be.

  3. Option C: 1.07x1.07x
    This directly represents the total, so it is correct.

  4. Option D: x+710x + \frac{7}{10}
    This is incorrect because 710\frac{7}{10} is not the same as 7%7\% of xx, and the addition is not calculated correctly.

Final Answer:

The two correct expressions are:

  • Option A: 107100x\frac{107}{100}x
  • Option C: 1.07x1.07x

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. What is the process for converting percentages to decimals?
  2. How do you factor expressions like x+0.07xx + 0.07x?
  3. Can you generalize the formula for adding tax to a price?
  4. Why is 0.7x+x0.7x + x not correct in this case?
  5. How does simplifying fractions like 107100\frac{107}{100} work?

Tip:

Always verify the meaning of percentages in word

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentage
Algebra
Arithmetic

Formulas

Total cost = x + 0.07x
Equivalent simplified formula: Total cost = 1.07x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8