Ican't decide if i wanna choose a or not what do you think ? ?

supplies had to travel a long distance across water on ships that were often attacked, so they did not reach europe

nope.

explanation:

the amount of the purse is, $120.

tax rate =9%

first find the the total tax she paid on the amount is equal to the 9% of $120 i.e,

now,

total amount paid by shalika = $120 +$10.8 = $130.8