Question

To celebrate getting a new job, Marco went out for a dinner that cost $100. If the local sales tax is 6% and Marco left a 15% tip on $100, what was the total cost of his meal?

Answer 1

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Answer:

$121.00

Explanation:

Together, the tax and tip were 6% and 15% of $100, or 21% of $100. That means the total cost of Marco's mean was ...

(1 +21%) × $100 = 1.21×$100 = $121.00