Brian paid a total of $46.44 for a jacket at a department store. The jacket was on sale for 20% off the regular price, and he used a coupon for an additional $5.00 off of the discounted price. Brian had to pay 8% sales tax on the cost of the jacket after any discounts and coupons.
Select the equation where p represents the original price of the jacket and the solution of that equation.
A.
1.08(0.8p - 5) = 46.44
The original price of the jacket was $60.00.
B.
1.08(0.8(p - 5)) = 46.44
The original price of the jacket was $60.00.
C.
1.08(0.8(p - 5)) = 46.44
The original price of the jacket was $58.75.
D.
1.08(0.8p - 5) = 46.44
The original price of the jacket was $58.75.