First, multiply 0.45 (45%) with 65
0.45 x 65 = 29.25
Subtract 29.25 from 65
65 - 29.25 = 35.75
Next, increase the number gotten by 10%. First multiply it by 0.10
35.75 x 0.10 = 3.575, or 3.58
Add 35.75 with 3.58
35.75 + 3.58 = 39.33
$39.33, or (D) is your answer
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