Problem Solving Q's

For every pack of cigarettes sold, a state tax of 12 cents and a local tax of 3 cents are added to the price of the pack. If a pack of cigarettes sells for $1.35 including taxes, approximately what percent of the pre-tax price is the sum of the state and local taxes?

A. 12.5%
B. 12.0%
C. 11.1%
D. 9.3%
E. 9.0%

Data Sufficiency Question Instruction

Choose Option:
A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.