In a Certain State, the Sales Tax T on the Amount

question 215

Short Answer

In a certain state, the sales tax T on the amount of taxable goods is 5% of the value of the goods purchased (x), where both T and x are measured in dollars. Express T as a function of x.

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A type of stimulus in the environment that increases the chance of a response due to its association with a reinforcement or punishment.

Operant Response

A behavior that is modified by its consequences, which can lead to changes in future behavioral patterns.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any conditioning, such as food causing salivation in dogs.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for a conditioned response to be elicited by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the conditioned stimulus.