Question

17. A

group
of friends went to lunch. The
bill, before sales tax and tip was $37.50. A
sales tax of 8% was added. The group
then tipped 18% on the amount after the
sales tax was added. What was the amount,
in dollars, of the sales tax?
Show your work. What was the total amount the group paid, including tax and tip?

Answer 1

47.25$

Explanation:

• 37.5 * 8% = 3
• 37.5 * 18% = 6.75
• 37.5 + 3 + 6.75 = 47.25