Q. Leroy bought a picnic table online. It cost $57 plus 25% shipping and handling. What was the total cost? $_____
Calculate Shipping Cost: Calculate the shipping and handling cost by finding 25% of the base price of the picnic table.Calculation: 25% of $57 = $\(0\).\(25\) \times \(57\) = \(\$\)\(14\).\(25\)
Add to Total Cost: Add the shipping and handling cost to the base price to find the total cost.\(\newline\)Calculation: \(\$57\) + \(\$14.25\) = \(\$71.25\)
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