Question

natasha places an online order for plate holders to display her antique plates. she chooses a specific site because it has a promotional offer of 15% off on all purchases. she orders 3 large holders for $4.95 each, 2 medium holders for 3.25 each and 2 small holders for $1.75 each. there is no sales tax on her purchase, but she must pay a flat rate of $5.35 for shipping and handling. what is the total of natashas online purchase? a. $19.64 b. $24.18 c. $26.47 d. $28.45 please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the cost of each type of holder

• Cost of large holders: \(3\times4.95 = 14.85\)
• Cost of medium holders: \(2\times3.25=6.5\)
• Cost of small holders: \(2\times1.75 = 3.5\)

Step2: Find the total cost before discount

Add the costs of all holders: \(14.85 + 6.5+3.5=24.85\)

Step3: Calculate the discount amount

The discount is \(15\%\) of \(24.85\). So, \(0.15\times24.85 = 3.7275\)

Step4: Find the cost after discount

Subtract the discount from the total before - discount: \(24.85-3.7275 = 21.1225\)

Step5: Add the shipping cost

Add the flat - rate shipping cost of \(5.35\) to the cost after discount: \(21.1225+5.35=26.4725\approx26.47\)

Answer:

C. \(\$26.47\)