Question

While on vacation in Bloomington, Ashley went out for a dinner that cost $20. If sales tax in Bloomington is 10% and Ashley left a 15% tip on $20, what was the total cost of her meal?

Answer 1

$25

Explanation:

Given that:

Cost of Ashley's dinner in Bloomington = $20

Sales tax = 10%

Tip = 15% on $20

To find:

Total cost of the meal ?

Solution:

Let us find the sales tax first of all.

Sales tax is 10% of the total bill.

Therefore, sales tax = 10% of $20

`\Rightarrow (10)/(100)* 20\\\Rightarrow \$2`

Tip left is 15% of the total bill.

Therefore, tip = 15% of $20

`\Rightarrow (15)/(100)* 20\\\Rightarrow \$3`

Now, total cost of the meal = Food cost + Sales tax + tip

Total cost of the meal = $20 + $2 + $3 = $25