Question

Help please! There are 3 items in an order. They cost $8.95, $11.49, and $12.75. The sales tax for this order is 6.5%.

Answer 1

The answer choice for this problem is B.

Answer 2

Answer: $35.35

Step-by-step explanation:

Facts

3 items

item 1: 8.95

item 2: 11.49

item 3: 12.75

6.5% sales tax

Step 1: Find the total cost of the items ,before tax

8.95+11.49+12.75= 33.19

Step 2: Apply the sales tax

6.5% of 33.19 = 2.15735 --> approximatley $2.16

Step 3: Add the sales tax amount to the total cost of the items to find the final total cost.

$33.19+$2.16= $35.35  

Hence the answer is B

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