1. When the United States first became a nation, what did the West mean?

West was an area where people would say was an area of peace and prosperity.

Explanation: The West was not populated at first and there was no government there.

the amount of the purse is, $120.

tax rate =9%

first find the the total tax she paid on the amount is equal to the 9% of $120 i.e,

now,

total amount paid by shalika = $120 +$10.8 = $130.8