Which expression could be used to determine the cost of a $40 video game after a 15 percent discount?

A 15% discount means you pay 100% − 15% = 85% of the original price. Write 85% as 0.85, then multiply the $40 price by 0.85. So the expression is (40)(0.85), which is choice C.

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