What is a reasonable estimate for 3/2 x 5 1/4

Part a : solve -vp + 40 < 65 for v part b : solve 7w - 3r = 15 for r show your work .

65 8 7 4 5 6 8 4 3 2 1 9 5 6 4 2 1 6 5 1 5 1 3 2 3 5 multiply the third number in the first row by the seventh number in the third row. add this result to the fifth number in the second row. add to this total ten times the fourth number in the third row. subtract the eighth number in the first row from the result.

Marla bought a book for $12.95, a binder for $3.49, and a backpack for $44.99. the sales tax rate is 6%. find the amount of tax and the total she paid for these items