Sales tax in your community is 5. 25 cents for each dollar spent. What is the total cost at the movies for three tickets at

$8. 50, three bags of popcorn for $1. 25 each, and two soft drinks for $1. 50 each?

3(8. 50 +1. 25 +1. 50) +5. 25 = 38. 90

1. 0525{3(8. 50 +1. 25 +1. 50)} = 35. 52

1. 0525{3(8. 50 +1. 25) +2(1. 50)} = 33. 94

3(8. 50 +1. 25 +1. 50) +. 0525 = 33. 82

O3(8. 50 +1. 25) + 2(1. 50) +. 0525 = 32. 30