Elaine ordered a dress (at $89) and two blouses (at $42 each) from a

Question

catalog. Sales tax was 5.5%, and shipping charges were $5.25. What was
the total amount of the order?
a. $187.77
b. $188.05
c. $173
d. $182.52

Answer 1

First, we need to calculate the total cost of the blouses:

2 blouses x $42 per blouse = $84

Then we can add the cost of the dress:

$84 + $89 = $173

Next, we need to calculate the sales tax:

$173 x 5.5% = $9.52

We add the sales tax to the total cost:

$173 + $9.52 = $182.52

Finally, we add the shipping charges:

$182.52 + $5.25 = $187.77

Therefore, the total amount of the order is $187.77, which is answer choice a.