In Town \(T,\) there is a \(5\%\) sales tax on food purchases, a \(10\%\) sales tax on clothing purchases, and a

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In Town \(T,\) there is a \(5\%\) sales tax on food purchases, a \(10\%\) sales tax on clothing purchases, and a \(15\%\) sales tax on all other purchases. Mary made \(\$200\) worth of purchases in Town \(T\) not including sales tax. Did the sales tax on Mary's purchase exceed \($20?\)

(1) The amount Mary spent on food and clothing combined was less than \(\$100.\)
(2) Mary spent more on food than she did on clothing not including sales tax.

Answer: A

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