Question

At a dinner at Priya's favorite restaurant, the meal cost $18 and a sales tax of $1.71 was added to the bill.

How much would the sales tax be on a $34 meal at the same restaurant?
O $3.23
O $3.12
O $3.35

Answer 1

$3.23

Explanation:

1.71 ÷ 18 = 0.095 = 9.5%

9.5% × 34 = 3.23