Question

the menu items ordered by family of five totaled 45.90. determine the total cost of the meal if the tax rate is 8.5%

Answer 1

First, we find 8.5% of 45.90

`0.085\cdot45.90=3.90`

Then, we add the tax to the price

`45.90+3.90=49.80`

Hence, the total cost is $49.80.