The subtotal of her purchases is $5.39 + $4.39 + $22.95 = $32.73.
Adding the 5.5% sales tax gives: $32.73 x 0.055 = $1.80.
Therefore, her total purchase is $32.73 + $1.80 = $34.53.
The answer is b. $34.53.
Evie made the following purchases: a lipstick for $5.39, shampoo for
$4.39, and an electric toothbrush for $22.95. She paid 5.5% sales tax.
Calculate her total purchase.
a. $29.57
b. $34.53
c. $32.81
d. $35.62.
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