Gail lives in kentucky and pays 6% in sales tax. she just bought $165 in groceries, but $80 worth of those groceries were nontaxable. what is the total amount that gail paid for the groceries, including sales tax? a.$165.99 b.$170.10 c.$165.51 d.$174.90 me

Option B. $170.10

Step-by-step explanation:

Gail bought groceries worth = $165.00

She gets rebate of taxes on the amount = $80.00

She has to pay tax on = 165 - 80 = $85.00

In her state sales tax are = 6%

So her tax on groceries  = 6% of 85 = 0.06 × 85 = $5.10

Now she paid total amount = 165 + 5.10 = $170.10

Gail paid $170.10 for the groceries, including sale tax

Option B. $170.10