Question

The Hu family goes out for lunch, and the price of the meal is $53. The sales tax on the meal is 6%, and the family also leaves a 20% tip on the pre-tax amount. What is the total cost of the meal?

Answer 1

$66.78

Explanation:

First, let's find the sales tax

6% sales tax

To find the tax amount, multiply the sales tax rate by the price of the meal

tax rate * meal price

6%*53

Convert 6% to a decimal by dividing by 100

6/100=0.06

0.06*53

3.18

Sales tax: $3.18

Next, find the tip amount

20% tip

To find the tip amount, multiply the tip rate by the price of the meal

tip * meal price

20%*53

Convert 20% to a decimal by dividing by 100

20/100=0.20

0.20*53

10.6

Tip: $10.60

Lastly, find the total amount.

Add together the meal price, sales tax and tip.

meal price + tax + tip

53+3.18+10.60

66.78

The total cost of the meal is $66.78