Sales tax is 8 / 100 x $150 = $12. Therefore, Pauline wil spend $150 + $12 = $162, including sales tax.is the reasoning for what question and answer pair?
Q: Pauline is buying school supplies. The total amount of all the items she wants to buy add up to $150 before sales tax. Sales tax is 8% of the total amount purchased. How much will Pauline spend on all the items, including sales tax?
A: 162