Tracy bought two sweaters for $17.50 each and a skirt for $19.

Question

What was the total amount of her bill if she had to pay a sales tax
of 5.5%?

Answer 1

First, let's find the subtotal of Tracy's bill:
2 sweaters at $17.50 each = $17.50 x 2 = $35
1 skirt for $19
Subtotal = $35 + $19 = $54

Next, let's calculate the sales tax on the subtotal:
Sales tax = 5.5% of $54 = 0.055 x $54 = $2.97

Finally, let's find the total amount of Tracy's bill:
Total amount = Subtotal + Sales tax = $54 + $2.97 = $56.97

Therefore, the total amount of Tracy's bill, including sales tax, is $56.97.