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2.8 additional problem: The regular price of a man purse is \"x\" dollars Let f(

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Question

2.8 additional problem: The regular price of a man purse is "x" dollars Let f(x) = "60x and g(x)-x-25 a) Describe what functions f and g model in terms of the price of the man purse. b) Find f (g(x) (f o g) (x)) and describe what this models in terms of the price of the man purse c)Do the same as "b" for g (fx) t(g o x)). d) Which composite function models the greater discount and why? al picture from actual advertisement in an actual magazine. I do not make up this stuff. e a Louis Vuitton (sp?) which means it's expensive... also has some sort of "tion" ure on it. I guess that makes you guys look tough while wearing your man purse. this the kind of guy your dad wants you to bring home?

Explanation / Answer

f(x) = .60x

which models that discount on mans purse is 60%

g(x) = x - 25

which models discount of $ 25

b) f(g(x)) or ( fo g )(x) = .60 ( x- 25 )

= .60x - 15

c) g(f(x)) or ( go f)(x) = .60x - 25

d) so, g(f(x)) or (gof)(x) models greater discount as it gives

60 % discount and then further $ 25 discount