Question

Mrs. Palma took her coworkers out to dinner yesterday and their subtotal was $72.39

If the sales tax is 5% and she plans to leave a 20% gratuity after the tax it is added, how much will Mrs. Palma spend total on dinner?

A) $82.54
B) $86.87
C) $90.48
D) $91.21

Answer 1

C) $90.48

Explanation:

72.39*.2=14.478

72.39*.05=3.6195

14.478+3.6195=18.0975

18.0975+72.39=90.4875