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Mrs. Jones attended a Southern Living home party. She purchased a vase which cost $34.99. The shipping charge was $3.00, and 8.25% sales tax was paid on the subtotal which included the shipping charge. How much did she pay for the vase?

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Answer:

Explanation:

1.0825×(34.99+3) = $41.124175, and the government always rounds up.

$41.13

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