An item costs $39.95. Add 7% to the price for tax. Then add $5 for shipping and handling.

Write an expression using these numbers that indicates the total cost.

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2 answers

C = (1.07*39.95) + 5.00

Note: In California and probably many other ststes, sales tax gets charged to the shipping and handling also, despite how this question is worded. Regarding the sales tax of shipped items, sometimes it is not charged at all. It depends upon the company and whether the shipment is out of state.
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