Using proportions, it is found that the meaning of 1 + x is the percent of original price being paid.
What is a proportion?
A proportion is a fraction of a total amount, and the measures are related using a rule of three.
In this problem, the total cost of the toy is given by:
15.85(1 + x).
In which x is the sales tax.
We have that:
- 15.85(1 + x) is the cost considering sales tax.
- Hence (1 + x) is the percent of original price being paid.
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