How is Yali's question on page 14
relevant to a "larger set of contrasts within
the modern world" (p. 15)?

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

wheres the poem i cant need more info

it's a to start a war with the americans