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The area of a rectangle is 15+5y square feet. which of the following expressions could be the length of the sides of the rectangle, in feet a. 5 and 3y b. 5 and 3+y c. 5 and 5+y d. 3 and 5+3y

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Marla bought a book for $12.95, a binder for $3.49, and a backpack for $44.99. the sales tax rate is 6%. find the amount of tax and the total she paid for these items