Which statement can be modeled using the expression x-5?
a. the difference of jaime’s height and 5
b. the sum of jaime’s height and 5
c. 5 more than jaime’s height
d. jaime’s height increased by 5

A. the difference of Jaime’s height and 5

Step-by-step explanation:

We have the expression:

The "-" sign represents a subtraction, or a difference.

So if is Jaime's height, when you substract the what you have as a result is the difference between Jaime's height and 5.

This discards options B, C and D since they speak of adding or increasing Jaime's height.

The answer is: A. the difference of Jaime’s height and 5

$8.75

Step-by-step explanation:

Simple interest can be determined using this formula :

principal x time x interest rate

principal = $1400  

time = 6 months = 6/12 = 0.5

interest rate = 1.25%

$1400 x 0.5 x 0.0125 = $8.75