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Clay ordered two suitcases ($44.50 each) from a catalog. He had topay 6.5% sales tax and a shipping charge of $3.89. What was the totalamount he was billed?a. $98.68b. $ 89'c. $94.79d. $53.68

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Answer:

$98.68

Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of 1 suitcase = $44.50

Cost of 2 suitcases = 2 x $44.50

Cost of 2 suitcases = $89

He had to pay 6.5% sales tax

Sales tax = 6.5% of $89

Sales tax = (6.5/100) x $89

Sales tax = $5.785

Shipping charge = $3.89

Total amount = Cost of 2 suitcases + Sales tax + Shipping charge

Total amount = $89 + $5.785 + $3.89

Total amount = $98.675

Total amount he was billed = $98.68 (rounded to 2 decimal places)

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