Shardell and Marsha are planning a party. Since they are both hosting, they have agreed to spilt 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)
The total cost of the catering bill, the venue bill, and the DJ is $325 + $250 + $375 = $<<325+250+375=950>>950.
The state tax on the total cost is $950 * 9% = $<<950*9*.01=85.5>>85.5.
The total cost including tax is $950 + $85.5 = $<<950+85.5=1035.5>>1035.5.
Shardell's portion is half of the total cost, so Shardell's portion is $1035.5 / 2 = $<<1035.5/2=517.75>>517.75. Answer: \boxed{517.75}.