Question

The Conklin went out to eat at a sit-down restaurant. Dad’s meal was $12.99. Mom ordered a $8.99 meal. The two kids ordered kids meals for $6.99 each. If the sales tax rate was 6% and they left an 18% gratuity, what was the total cost of the meal?

Answer 1

$44.59

Explanation:

Cost of the meal - $35.96

12.99 + 8.99 + 6.99 x 2

Tax - $2.16

35.96 x 0.06

Tip - $6.47

35.96 x 0.18

Total Cost of the meal - $44.59

35.96 + 2.16 + 6.47