Question

» At the mall, Claire buys a hat that is 60% off and socks that are
reduced to $5.49. She spends a total of $9.49. Let x represent the
cost of the hat. Which of the following equations correctly
represents Claire's shopping trip?
0.4x + 5.49 = 9.49
0.4x + 5.49 = 5.09
5.49
0.6x + 9.49 =

Answer 1

$5.49 is the correct answer

Answer 2

The equation that correctly represents Claire's shopping trip is (a) 0.4x + 5.49 = 9.49

How to determine the equation?

Let the cost of a hat be x.

From the question, we understand that she buys at 60% off.

This means that the price paid for the hat is:

Hat = (1 - 60%) * x

Evaluate

Hat = 0.4x

The cost of the socks is

Socks = 5.49

And the total amount spent is:

Total = 9.49

So, we have:

Hat + Socks = Total

This gives

0.4x + 5.49 = 9.49

Hence, the equation that correctly represents Claire's shopping trip is (a) 0.4x + 5.49 = 9.49

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