Why would someone who is studying the history or culture of this time period find this text interesting, important, or useful?

It’s a primary-source document.

It describes colonial life.

It’s written by a governor.

It discusses religion

It describes the challenges Pilgrims faced.

a standing committee

explanation:

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