Question

Roberto takes his family to dinner at a local restaurant. The meal costs $96.50 before the 7% tax is added. Robert wants to leave a tip of at least 15%, but no more than 18%. He always calculates the tip on the cost of the food before the 7% tax is added which amount would not be possible total, including the tip and taxes. A.117 B.118 C.119 D.120

Answer 1

A. 117

Explanation:

The range is $117.80 to $120.625

96.50 x .15 = 14.475

96.50 + 14.475 + .07(96.50)

110.975 + 6.755

117.73 Lowest amount

96.50 x .18 = 17.37

96.50 + 17.37 + .07(96.50)

113.87 + 6.755

120.625 Highest amount