Select the choice that translates the following verbal phrase correctly to algebra:

8 times the total of x and 3

A. 8(x + 3)
B. 8x + 3
C. (8x) ⋅ 3
D. 8 + x(3)

Juanita wade's new car has an msrp of $28,902.11 including title and processing fees. the premier package which includes surround sound and dvd player costs three times the amount of the in-style package which includes leather seats and select wheels. the total cost of her new car was $34,290.08 which included the 6.5% sales tax. find the cost of the premier package to the nearest cent.