Paula bought a new flotation tank for $8,000. She must pay 5% sales tax and 7% excise tax. The company is shipping the tank, so Paula must also pay a $15 insurance charge. What's the total purchase price of the tank?      A. $8,560 B. $8,400 C. $8,975 D. $8,960

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Paula bought a new flotation tank for $8,000. She must pay 5% sales tax and 7% excise tax. The company is shipping the tank, so Paula must also pay a $15 insurance charge. What's the total purchase price of the tank?
    
A. $8,560
B. $8,400
C. $8,975
D. $8,960
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