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Mildred Lost bought two (2) radial tires at $49.95 each and two (2) seat cushions at $16.99 each. The sales tax where she lives is 6 percent. What was the total amount of the purchase?

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(2*49.95 +2*16.99)*1.06 = 141.91

The total amount of Mildred's purchase was $141.91.

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amount + 6%Ă—amount = amount*(1 +.06)
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