Harrell and Marsha are planning a party. Since they are both hosting they have agreed to split the cost for everything in half the catering bill is $325 and the venue bill is $250 and the dj is $375 if state tax is 9% what will Shardell’s portion cost?

Answer 1

The total cost for the catering bill and the venue bill is $325 + $250 = $<<325+250=575>>575.
The total cost for everything, including the DJ, is $575 + $375 = $<<575+375=950>>950.
The state tax is $950 * 9/100 = $<<950*9/100=85.50>>85.50.
Without the state tax, Shardell’s portion is $950 / 2 = $<<950/2=475>>475.
Including the state tax, Shardell’s portion is $475 + $85.50 = $<<475+85.50=560.50>>560.50. Answer: \boxed{560.50}.