Question

Item before tax?

3. Mrs. Noah's bill, before tax, is $50. The sales tax rate is 3%. Mrs. Noah
decides to leave a 2% tip for the gate keeper based on the pre-tax amount.
How much will the total bill be, including tax and tip?

(SHOW THE WORK PLEASE)

Answer 1

$52.50

Explanation:

Multiply $50 by 0.03 to find the tax = 1.5

Multiply $50 by 0.02 to find tip = 1

add $50 to 1.5 and 1 to get $52.50