Question

35. A contractor bought 31 concrete blocks at $1.57 each, 5 bags of mortar at $5.25 each,

and 3 bags of masonry coating at $5.75 each. What was the total bill excluding tax?
A) $74.92
B) $93.17
C) $103.67
D) $92.17

Answer 1

To find the total cost excluding tax, multiply the quantity of each item by its price and add these amounts together. The calculation reveals a total of $92.17. Therefore correct option is D

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total bill excluding tax for the contractor who bought various materials, you need to multiply the quantity of each item by its price and then add up all the totals. Here are the calculations step-by-step:

• 31 concrete blocks at $1.57 each = 31 * $1.57 = $48.67
• 5 bags of mortar at $5.25 each = 5 * $5.25 = $26.25
• 3 bags of masonry coating at $5.75 each = 3 * $5.75 = $17.25

Now, we need to add these amounts together to find the total cost:

$48.67 (concrete blocks) + $26.25 (mortar) + $17.25 (masonry coating) = $92.17

Therefore, the total bill excluding tax is $92.17.