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QuizMultiple Choice

Tax and Gratuities

Question 24 • 26.27 TCEC FINANCIAL LIT

Mr. Green orders some cookies from a local youth group. Using his order form shown below, complete the last column to find the total to be paid.QuantityDescriptionUnit PriceTotal of Line2Krispy Kosmos$2.89$1Chewy Chocos$3.19$1Gooey Globs2.99$ Total $ 5.8% tax$ Total to be paid$

Answer
A
$9.60
B
$11.96
C
$12.65
D
$18.90

Explanation

The line totals are 2 × $2.89 = $5.78, 1 × $3.19 = $3.19, and 1 × $2.99 = $2.99. Together they cost $11.96. Adding 5.8% tax gives $11.96 × 1.058 = $12.65368, which rounds to $12.65, choice C.

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