Question

James gets a bill at a restaurant for $35.50, excluding tax. The sales tax is 4%. James wants to leave a 25% tip on the amount he owes, including tax. How much will he pay all together, including the tax and tip?

Answer 1

$46.15

This answer is without any rounding being done throughout the calculations.

Explanation:

First, find the amount of sales tax.

4% of $35.50 = 0.04 * $35.50 = $1.42

Then, add the original price to the sales tax.

$35.50 + $1.42 = $36.92

so, the total bill price without tip is $36.92

Next, the tip needs to be calculated.

25% of $36.92 = 0.25 * $36.92 = $9.23

Now add the tip to the total bill.

$36.92 + $9.23 = $46.15