Shardell 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, the venue bill is $250, and the DJ is $375. If state tax is 9%, what will Shardell’s portion cost?(1 point)

Answer 1

The total cost for the catering, venue, and DJ is $325 + $250 + $375 = $<<325+250+375=950>>950.
Assuming the tax is applied to the total cost, the tax amount is $950 * 9% = $<<950*9*.01=85.50>>85.50.
Thus, Shardell’s portion will cost $950 + $85.50 = $<<950+85.50=1035.50>>1035.50. Answer: \boxed{1035.50}.