Question

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The Thomas family went out to dinner and spent $87.26 on their meal, Mr. Thomas wants to
avea 2016 to, after tax. The sales tax is 3.5%. What is the total amount the Thomas family
O $113.00
O $116.48
O $113.17
O $114.66

Answer 1

Answer: the answer is option C, $113.17, which is the closest to the desired amount of $87.16.

Explanation:

To find the total amount, the sales tax and the meal cost should be added.

First, let's calculate the sales tax:

Sales tax = 3.5% of $87.26

Sales tax = 0.035 x $87.26

Sales tax = $3.06

Now, let's add the meal cost and the sales tax:

Total amount = $87.26 + $3.06

Total amount = $90.32

Mr. Thomas wants to save $3.16 from the total amount, which means he wants to pay:

Desired amount = Total amount - $3.16

Desired amount = $90.32 - $3.16

Desired amount = $87.16