Question

The Hu family goes out for lunch, and the price of the meal is $42. 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

The total cost of the meal was $52.92.

Explanation:

Find the amount of tax:

• 
  `42 * 0.06 = 2.52`

Find the amount of tip:

• 
  `42 * 0.20 = 8.4`

Add the cost of the meal, tax and tip to find total cost:

• 
  `42 + 2.52 + 8.4 = 52.92`