Question

"After eating at a restaurant, Mr.Jackson's bill before tax is $52.50. The sales tax is 8%. Mr.Jackson decides to leave a 20%tip for the waiter based on the pre-tax amount. What is the tax amount,tip amount and the total amount Mr.Jackson will pay for his meal?

Answer 1

Tax: 52.5 x .08= 4.2
Tip: 52.5 x .20= 10.5
Total: 52.5+ 4.2+ 10.5= $67.10