Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisMediumMeal total with tax and tip
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question
A meal costs $45 before tax. Sales tax of 6% is added to the $45, and the customer also leaves a tip equal to 20% of the $45. What is the total amount the customer pays, in dollars?
Answer: 56.7 or 56.70
45 + 2.70 + 9.00 = 56.70.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 54
- 54 leaves out the tax.
- If you answered 47.7
- 47.7 leaves out the tip.
- If you answered 57.24
- 57.24 applies the tip to the taxed amount rather than to the $45.
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