Sales tax is 8/100 x $150= $<<8/100*150=12>>12.

Therefore, Pauline wil spend $150 + $12 = $<<150+12=162>>162, including sales tax.

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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?
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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?
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