Question

After eating at a restaurant, Mr. Jackson’s bill before tax is $52.50 The sales tax rate is 8%. Mr. Jackson decides to leave a 20% tip for the waiter based on the total, plus tax. Mr. Jackson is eating with two of his friends. How much would each person pay if they divided the final bill equally?

Answer 1

$22.4

Explanation:

Original bill = $52.50

If sales tax is 8%

Tax paid = 8% of $52.50

Tax paid = 0.08*$52.50

Tax paid = $4.2

If percent tip = 20%

Tip = 0.2 * $52.50

Tip = $10.5

Total amount paid on food is $52.50+$4.2+10.5

Total amount paid on food = $67.2

Since Mr. Jackson is eating with two of his friends, the total people eating are 3.

If divided equally, the amount each person will pay is $67.2/3 = $22.4

Hence each person will pay $22.4