Edward buys a novel for $8.40 and a bookmark for $1.20 from a bookstore. the store is having a sale, and everything is 35% off! how much does edward pay for both items ( not including tax )?

$8.40*0.65(the new price 65% of the original price that Edward needs to pay)=$5.46 $1.20*0.65=$0.78 5.46+0.78=$6.24

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