To solve the problem of applying a 9% discount to a given total, we can follow these steps:
1. Understand the concept of the discount: A 9% discount means that 9% of the original total will be subtracted from the total cost.
2. Calculate the remaining percentage after discount: Since 9% is being subtracted, the percentage of the total cost that we need to pay is [tex]\(100\% - 9\% = 91\%\)[/tex].
3. Convert the remaining percentage to a decimal multiplier:
- Percentages can be converted to decimals by dividing by 100.
- Thus, 91% becomes [tex]\(91 / 100 = 0.91\)[/tex].
4. Determine the correct multiplier: The total should be multiplied by this decimal multiplier, which is [tex]\(0.91\)[/tex].
Therefore, the total needs to be multiplied by [tex]\(\frac{91}{100}\)[/tex].
So, the correct answer is:
C. [tex]\(\frac{91}{100}\)[/tex]
