Question

A family had two plates of children's chili, two plates of French fries, two plates of momo, and a few glasses of fresh juice in a restaurant. If the cost of these items amounts to Rs.750, how much should be paid with a 10% service charge and 13% VAT to clear the bill?

Answer 1

To calculate the final bill including a 10% service charge and 13% VAT on an initial amount of Rs.750, we add Rs.75 for the service charge to the initial bill for a subtotal of Rs.825, then calculate 13% VAT as Rs.107.25 and add that to the subtotal, resulting in a final bill of Rs.932.25.

Step-by-step explanation:

Finding Total Bills Involving Tips and Taxes

To find out how much should be paid with a 10% service charge and 13% VAT to clear the bill of Rs.750, we will calculate each additional charge step by step.

1. Calculate the service charge by converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying it by the total cost of the food. For a 10% service charge: 0.10 × Rs.750 = Rs.75.
2. Next, add the service charge to the initial bill to find the subtotal before VAT is applied: Rs.750 + Rs.75 = Rs.825.
3. Then, calculate the VAT using the same method. For 13% VAT: 0.13 × Rs.825 = Rs.107.25.
4. Add the VAT to the subtotal to find the final bill: Rs.825 + Rs.107.25 = Rs.932.25

Therefore, the total to be paid, including the service charge and VAT, would be Rs.932.25.

Similarly, to calculate bills with sales tax and tips, you would repeat the process using the percentages specific to those. For instance, if you were to leave an 18% tip on a meal costing $72, you would calculate 0.18 × $72 = $12.96 for the tip and add it to the initial bill.