Mary Steiner purchased school supplies at Office Emporium for $97.62. She then purchased a dictionary for $22.95 and a CD for $1

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Mary Steiner purchased school supplies at Office Emporium for $97.62. She then purchased a dictionary for $22.95 and a CD for $1

4.78 at Books Express. For all purchases, she must pay the state sales tax of 6.5 percent and the county tax of 0.5 percent. What is the total tax on her purchase? Explain your answer

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slamgirl [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-27T03:43:16+03:00

slamgirl [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

8.79 + .67 = 9.46 total tax

Step-by-step explanation:

97.62 + 22.95 + 14.78 = 135.35

135.35 * .065 = 8.79 state

135.35 * .005 = .67 county

8.79 + .67 = 9.46 total tax