Answer:
The correct answer is C. 12 (p -36) = 3,888, and the original price, before the discount, of each computer was US$ 360.
Step-by-step explanation:
Number of computers purchased = 12
Price of the computers = Original price (p) - US$ 36
Total paid by the business for the 12 computers = US$ 3,888
Linear equation that correctly models the case:
Number of computers * Price of the computers = Total paid
Replacing with the known values:
12 * (p - 36) = 3,888
1. According to the alternative answers provided, the linear equation that correctly represent the business purchase is C. 12 (p -36) = 3,888
Now let's solve the equation to find out the original price.
12 * (p - 36) = 3,888
(p - 36) = 3,888/12 (Dividing by 12 at both sides of the equation)
p - 36 = 324
p = 324 + 36
p = 360
2. The original price, before the discount, of each computer was US$ 360.