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8 September, 16:20

Edward Taylor purchased two shirts for $17.95 and $27.50, a jacket for $94.20, and two ties for $12.30 each. The state tax is 5 percent, the county tax is 1.5 percent, and the city tax is 2 percent. What is the total amount of tax on his purchases?

A. $14.65

B. $12.97

C. $13.96

D. $11.23

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  1. 8 September, 19:58
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    Total cost

    17.95 + 27.50 + 94.20 + 12.30 + 12.30 = 164.25

    tax

    164.25 * 5% = 8.21

    164.25 * 1.5% = 2.47

    164.25 * 2% = 3.28

    sum of the tax

    8.21 + 2.47 + 3.28 =

    13.96

    your answer is C
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