Question

Brad had a small gathering at a local steakhouse. The steakhouse offers three dinner platters which vary by size and price. They ordered 4 of the 6-ounce platters, 2 of the 8-ounce platters, and 2 of the 11-ounce platters.

Steak Platter Prices
• 6-ounce $9.95
• 8-ounce $12.95
• 11-ounce $15.95

If a gratuity of 18% was added to the bill, which of the following is closest to the total of the steak platters and gratuity, ignoring sales tax?
A.
$114
B.
$137
C.
$18
D.
$115

Answer 1

9.95 x 4 = 39.8

12.95 x 2 = 25.9

15.95 x 2 = 31.9

39.8 + 25.9 + 31.9 = 97.6

97.6 x 0.18 = 17.568

97.6 + 17.568 = 115.168

115.168 ≈ 115

Therefore, the closest to the total of the steak platters and gratuity, ignoring sales tax is $115.

Answer 2

D.) $115

Explanation:

9.95 x 4 = 39.8

12.95 x 2 = 25.9

15.95 x 2 = 31.9

39.8 + 25.9 + 31.9 = 97.6

97.6 x 0.18 = 17.568

97.6 + 17.568 = 115.168

115.168 ≈ 115