Question 7 • CMS 2026-2027 Economics and Personal Finance INITIAL CREDIT
Two tees cost 2 × $15 = $30 before tax. Three tees cost $35, so the extra cost before tax is $35 − $30 = $5. Adding 8% sales tax makes the difference $5 × 1.08 = $5.40, which is choice A, 5.40 dollars.
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