Question

While on vacation in Springfield, Miranda went out for a dinner that cost 460. If sales tax in Springfield is 5% and Miranda left a 15% tip on 460, what was the total cost of her meal?

A. 529.50
B. 535.00
C. 541.00
D. 546.50

Answer 1

The total cost of Miranda's meal, including sales tax and tip, is $552.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total cost of Miranda's meal, we need to add the sales tax and the tip to the original cost. First, let's calculate the sales tax. Multiply the cost of the meal ($460) by the sales tax rate (5%), then divide by 100 to convert it to a decimal: $460 * 5/100 = $23. Next, calculate the tip. Multiply the cost of the meal ($460) by the tip rate (15%), then divide by 100: $460 * 15/100 = $69.

Finally, add the original cost, sales tax, and tip together to find the total cost of the meal: $460 + $23 + $69 = $552. Therefore, the total cost of Miranda's meal is $552.