Question

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Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

Claire had to pay 9% tax on her purchases. She bought 3 bars of soap for $1.50 each and a bottle of shampoo for $5.75. How much did Claire spend?

A.
Step 1: Calculate the tax.
Step 2: Calculate the total price of the 3 bars of soap.
Step 3: Add that total to the tax.
Step 4: Add $5.75 to the total in Step 3.

B.
Step 1: Add the price of a bar of soap and a bottle of shampoo.
Step 2: Multiply that sum by 3.
Step 3: Calculate the tax.
Step 4: Add the tax to the total of the purchases.

Answer 1

C.
Step 1: Calculate the total price of the 3 bars of soap.
Step 2: Add $5.75 to that total.
Step 3: Calculate the tax.
Step 4: Add the tax to the total of the purchases.

D.
Step 1: Calculate the tax.
Step 2: Add $5.75.
Step 3: Calculate the total price of the 3 bars of soap.
Step 4: Add that price to the total from Step 2.

Answer 2

The answer would be C

Answer 3

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Answer 4

@soprano.h.d0816 You can get in trouble for that, you need to guide them to the answer, not just give it out..