Question

You treated yourself and a friend to sodas and snacks at a concert. the total was $16.75. you tipped 15%, and there was a sales tax of 6.5%. what was the total amount you paid?

a.$19.10

Answer 1

16.75*1.15*1.065=20.5145625=20.51 therefore, the closest answer is B.

Answer 2

16.75 x (1 + 0.15 + 0.065) = 20.35
16.75 x 1.215 = 20.35
$16.75 x 121.5% = $20.35