Question

Uri paid a landscaping company to mow his lawn. The company charged $74 for the service plus

5% tax. After tax, Uri also included a 10% tip with his payment. How much did he pay in all?

Answer 1

$85.47

Explanation:

Before tax and before tip: $74

Tax is 5%.

5% of $74 = 0.05 × $74 = $3.70

Cost including tax (but not tip): $74 + $3.70 = $77.70

After tax but before tip: $77.70

Tip is 10%.

10% of $77.70 = 0.1 × $77.70 = $7.77

Total price after tax & tip:

$77.70 + $7.77 = $85.47