Question

Allam just finished a great meal at a restaurant in Wisconsin. The sales tax in Wisconsin is 5%percent, and it is customary to leave a tip of 15%, percent for the server. The tip amount is calculated on the price of the meal before the tax is applied. (Sales tax is not calculated on tips.)

If Allam ordered a , $15 meal, how much money will he have to pay with tax and tip?

Answer 1

18

Explanation:

First find the tax

tax = 15 dollars * .05 tax rate

=.75

Then find the tip

tip = 15 dollars *.15 tip rate

=2.25

Then add the bill + tax+ tip

total = 15+.75+2.25 = 18