Q. Sharon bought an aquarium online. It cost $21.25 plus 20% shipping and handling. What was the total cost? $_____
Calculate Shipping Cost: First, let's find the shipping and handling cost.Shipping and handling = 20% of $21.25.So, 20% of $21.25 = 0.20×$21.25.
Compute Total Cost: Now, let's do the math.0.20×$(21.25)=$(4.25).
Add Shipping to Aquarium Cost: Next, we add the shipping and handling to the original cost of the aquarium.Total cost = Aquarium cost + Shipping and handling.Total cost = $21.25 + $4.25.
Final Total Cost Calculation: Finally, let's add them up.Total cost = $21.25 + $4.25 = $25.50.
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