Jana buys a dress for $25.98 and a blouse for $14.99. the sales tax is $2.46. a. what is the total cost of her purchase? b. if jana pays with a $50 bill, how much change should she receive?

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a) $43.43

b) $6.57

Step-by-step explanation:

The dress costs $25.98

the blouse costs $14.99

The tax is $2.46

The total cost is the additon of these 3 numbers:

Cost = $25.98 + $14.99 + $2.46 = $43.43

If jana pays with a $50 bill, the change should be the difference between the value of the bill and the total cost:

change = $50 - $43.43 = $6.57

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