Question

Benjamin goes out to lunch. The bill, before tax and tip, was $18.55. A sales tax of 4% was added on. Benjamin tipped 23% on the amount after the sales tax was added. What was the total cost of the meal, plus tax and tip? Round to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

$18.55/100 = $0.1855*4 = $0.742 = 4% of $18.55

$18.55 + $0.742 = $19.292

$19.292/100 = $0.19292 = $4.43716 = 23% of $19.292

$19.292 + $4.43716 = $23.72916

Benjamin’s total cost was $23.73