Question

Molly went out to dinner with her two friends. The total cost of the meal was $96.15. They used a coupon for 20% off. They paid 8.5% tax and left a 22% tip. If they split the cost equally, how much did each friend pay?

Answer 1

Answer: $48.24

Explanation:

Since the total cost of the meal ate by Molly and her friends was $96.15 and they used a coupon for 20% off, paid 8.5% tax and left a 22% tip, the total amount paid will be:

= $96.15 + (20% × $96.15) + (8.5% × $96.15) + (22% × $96.15)

= $96.15 + $19.23 + $8.17275 + $21.153

= $144.70575

= $144.71

Since there are three friends, the amount that each person will pay will be:

= $144.71 / 3

= $48.24