What do you do if you cannot factor an equation?

Tabby sells clothing at a retail store, and she earns a commission of 6.25% on all items she sells. last week she sold a pair of jeans for $32.50, a skirt for $18.95, and 2 blouses for $14.95 each. what was tabby's total commission? a $4.15 b $5.08 c $81.35 d $348.60

Nicole is making carrot bread she needs 5 cups of carrots for 2 cups of sugar.what is the ratio of cups of sugar to cups of carrots that nicole will need? write the ration in three different ways

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