Question

8. Melissa's service charge at a beauty salon

was $84.00 before tax. The sales tax rate was
8%. If she added 20% of the amount before
tax as a tip, how much did she pay for
the service at the salon?

Answer 1

$107.52

Explanation:

8% of 84 = $6.72 in sales tax

20% of 84 = $16.80

She paid $84 for the service, plus $6.72 in tax, and $16.80