The Farmers' Market sells apples by the basket. The market charges $3.00 for the basket itself, plus $1.97 per pound of apples. A 6% sales tax is also applied to the entire purchase. Which equation represents the total cost of p pounds of apples at the Farmers' Market?
A. c = (1.97 + 0.06p) + 3
B. c = 1.06(1.97p) + 3
C. c = 1.06(1.97 + 3)p
D. c = 1.06(1.97p + 3)
Answer:D
The Farmers' Market sells apples by the basket. The market charges $3.00 for the basket itself, plus $1.97 per pound of apples. A 6% sales tax is also applied to the entire purchase. Which equation represents the total cost of p pounds of apples at the Farmers' Market?
A. c = (1.97 + 0.06p) + 3 B. c = 1.06(1.97p) + 3 C. c = 1.06(1.97 + 3)p D. c = 1.06(1.97p + 3)
Explanation: D