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The sales tax rate is 8.25%. If Sheila bought a sweater for $35, a pair of jeans for $89, and a handbag for $55, find her total cost including the sates tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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Answer:185,422.61

Step-by-step explanation:8.25%/100=0.0825 but since it a sale tax you add a 1 so it would be 1.0825•35=37.88•89= 337.32•55=185,422.61

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