Carla purchased a hat for $12, a purse for $26, and a dress for $125. The sales tax rate was 5.6 percent. What was the total amount she paid? a$153.87 b$172.13 c$173.78

Respuesta :

5/100 = 0.056 sales tax

$12+$26+$125 = $163 total purchase without tax

163*0.056 = 9.128 tax based on how much she bought

$163 + 9.128 = $172.128 total amount she paid (b)

Answer:

b

Explanation: