199•25%=49.75
49.75+199=248.75
248.75•7.5%=18.65625
18.65625+248.75=267.40625
therefore the answer is $248.41
<u><em>Answer</em></u>

<u><em>Explanation</em></u>
Based on the given conditions, formulate:: 
Substitute
into
:: 
Rearrange variables to the left side of the equation: 
Calculate the sum or difference: 
Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable: 
Cross out the common factor: 
So what is your question here?
Ok so first u would add 3+1 which gives u 4 and then add 1/4 which should give u 4 1/4