This is all about matrices, I don't really get them. Any help is great.

The classrooms are trying to raise $1,200.00 for charity. mrs. leblanc's class has raised 50%. mr. patel's class has raised $235.14 ms. warner's class has raised 1/3 as much as mrs. leblanc's class. how much more money is needed to reach the goal of $1,200.00?

Marla bought a book for $12.95, a binder for $3.49, and a backpack for $44.99. the sales tax rate is 6%. find the amount of tax and the total she paid for these items

Which value would be a solution for x in the inequality 47-4x< 7