Question

Millicent filled out an order for $179.10 worth of items. If the sales tax is 3 1/2% and the shipping is listed below, what was the total amount of her order?

Shipping and Handling Charges

Up to $25 $4.50

$25.01 to $75 $6.95

$75.01 to $125 $8.95

$125.01 and above $10.95



Question 6 options:




$194.52




$195.62




$196.32




$197.42

Answer 1

(179.10 * 0.035) =6.2685 185.3685 = $196.32

Explanation:

First we add 3.5% to the total.

Second we see that the total is over $125.01 thus we add another 10.95 and get 196.3185, rounded to 196.32

Answer 2

Option C., $196.32 is the answer.

Explanation:

Millicent filled out an order, worth of items = $179.10

The sales tax on that item =
`3(1)/(2)`% = 3.5%

total price of the item = 179.10 + ( 3.5% of 179.10)

179.10 + (0.035 × 179.10)

179.10 + 6.2685 = $185.3685 ≈ $185.37

Shipping and handling charges up to $125.01 and above is $10.95

Total price + shipping = 185.37 + 10.95 = $196.32

The total amount of her order is $196.32