Question

Karen buys 2 packages of printer paper for $5.79 each, a box of pens for $9.25. a box of paperclips for $2.29, and a

calendar for $12.50. If a 6.25% sales tax is added, what is the total cost of Karen's purchase?
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Answer 1

Answer: I think its $37.84625 according to the working shown :)

Step-by-step explanation:

cost of paper= $5.79, hence 2 is 2 x 5.79= 11.58

pens= $9.25

paperclips= $2.29

calendar= $12.50

Total= 11.58+9.25+2.29+12.50= 35.62

6.25% sales tax on total purchase= 6.25/100 x 35.62= $2.22625

Adding the sales tax: 35.62+2.22625‬= $37.84625‬‬

Answer 2

$37.84625

Explanation:

(5.79*2)+9.25+2.29+12.50=35.62

tax: 6.25% of total cost:

6.25/100 * 35.62=2.22625

total cost + tax

35.62+2.22625=37.84625