Question

The price of dinniwr was $24.80. The sales tax was 8%. The sever was given a 15% tip(caculated after tax was added). What was the total cost of the meal?

Answer 1

$30.80

Explanation:

First calculate the price with the tax added on;

24.80 x 1.08 = 26.784

Then add on 15% of this;

26.7864 x 1.15 =$30.80

Answer 2

First calculate the price with the tax added on;
24.80 x 1.08 = 26.784

Then add on 15% of this;
26.7864 x 1.15 =$30.80