Natasha places an online order for plate holders to display her antique plates. She chooses a specific site because it has a promotional offer of 15% off on all purchases. She orders 3 large holders for $4.95 each, 2 medium holders for 3.25 each and 2 small holders for $1.75 each. There is no sales tax on her purchase, but she must pay a flat rate of $5.35 for shipping and handling. What is the total of Natasha's online purchase?

Question

a.
$19.64
b.
$24.18
c.
$26.47
d.
$28.45

Answer 1

To find the total of Natasha's online purchase, we need to calculate the cost of the plate holders, apply the discount, and then add the shipping and handling fee.

1. Calculate the total cost of the plate holders before discount:

   • Large holders: 3 holders × $4.95 each = \( 3 \times 4.95 = 14.85 \)
   • Medium holders: 2 holders × $3.25 each = \( 2 \times 3.25 = 6.50 \)
   • Small holders: 2 holders × $1.75 each = \( 2 \times 1.75 = 3.50 \)

   Now, we sum these amounts: \[ 14.85 + 6.50 + 3.50 = 24.85 \]

2. Apply the 15% discount:

   • The discount amount is \( 15% \) of \( 24.85 \): \[ \text{Discount} = 0.15 \times 24.85 = 3.7275 \approx 3.73 \text{ (rounded to two decimal places)} \]

   Subtract the discount from the total: \[ 24.85 - 3.73 = 21.12 \]

3. Add the shipping and handling fee:

   • The shipping and handling cost is \( 5.35 \). \[ \text{Total cost} = 21.12 + 5.35 = 26.47 \]

So, the total of Natasha's online purchase is $26.47.

The answer is c. $26.47.