A rake was marked up 25% from an original cost of $8. 80. Last Friday, Dean bought the rake and paid an additional 3% in sales tax. What was his total cost?.

John and sue smith are a married couple who file a joint income tax return. they have two children, so they claim a total of 4 exemptions (based on calendar year 2015 tax law, a personal exemption of $4,000 per person or dependent can be deducted from total income). in addition, they have legitimate itemized deductions totaling $25,750. their total income from wages is $237,500. what is the couple’s taxable income? $195,750 $221,500 $229,500 $205,750