Bruce ordered a jacket (at $129) and two sweaters (at $27.50 each)
from a catalog. Sales tax was 7%, and shipping charges were $4.99.
What was the total amount of the order?
a. $216
b. $201.87
c. $196.88
d. $184
First, let's find the total cost of the items before tax and shipping:
Jacket = $129
Sweaters = 2 × $27.50 = $55
Total cost before tax and shipping = $129 + $55 = $184
Next, let's find the amount of sales tax:
Sales tax rate = 7%
Taxable amount = $184
Sales tax = 0.07 × $184 = $12.88
Finally, let's add the shipping charges and sales tax to the total cost:
Total amount = $184 + $12.88 + $4.99 = $201.87
Therefore, the answer is b. $201.87.