Q4:
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Of the total amount that Jill spent on a shopping trip, excluding taxes, she spent 50 percent on clothing, 20 percent on food, and 30 percent on other items. If Jill paid a 4 percent tax on the clothing, no tax on the food, and an 8 percent tax on all other items, then the total tax that she paid was what percent of the total amount that she spent, excluding taxes?
A. 2.8%
B. 3.6%
C. 4.4%
D. 5.2%
E. 6.0%
SPOILER: Answer is C.