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Sara purchase a skirt for $15.99 and two shirts for $12.50 each. The sales tax in her town is 7.5%. What was the total cost of Sara's purchase in dollars including sales tax? Round to the nearest penny.

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12.50 x 2= 25

25+15.99= 40.99

40.99 x 7.5%= 3.07

40.99+3.07= 44.06

Answer is $44.06
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