Question

Match the following equation to the correct situation
14%(p)+p=1.14p
A. the amount that Cindy paid for books was 14% of p
B. the amount given to a charity after saving 14% of p
C. the amount that sandy paid for a shirt with 14% tax in p
D. the amount that Juanita owed after paying a 14% deposit on p

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

14%p can be written as 0.14p, since 14%=14/100=0.14.

Adding this to p means paying 100% of p plus an additional 14%.  This would be equivalent to paying sales tax on a purchase.