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Root Beer Float Math SAMI p oedema CR come ACo word world problems about root beer floats. Ms. Erickson went to buy supplies to make root beer floats with her class. She bought ice cream that was $5.99. She bought 3 liters of root beer that each cost $1. She also bought cups that were $2.49. How much did all of the supplies cost? Tax in Minnesota is 7% or 7/100 of a dollar. That means that for every dollar she spends, she needs to pay 7¢ tax. Now calculate how much tax she would have to pay based on the total from the previous problem. What is the new total?

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