Question

You and some friends rent a limousine for a formal reception. The bill for the evening is $53.00, A tax of 6% will be added to your total, and you want to tip the chauffeur for his excellent driving. You decide to leave him a tip that is 20% of the bill before the tax of 6% was added to the bill. How much will be paid in total?, show your work.

1. $63.60

2. $66.78

3. $13.78

4. $10.60

Answer 1

53×0.2 = 10.6

53×0.06= 3.18

53+3.18+10.6= 66.78

So the answer is $66.78 / number 2