Question

What is the total price of a $24.47 meal at Whispering Rock Restaurant, plus 7.25% tax and an 18% tip...

(a) If you calculate the tip and the tax on the basis of $24.47?
(b) If you calculate the tip on the basis of $24.47 plus the tax?

Answer 1

(a) $33.81 (b) $30.96

Explanation:

25.25% of 24.47 is $33.81

24.47 + 0.0725*24.47 = 26.24

26.24+ 26.24*0.18 = 30.96