Question

The Han family just enjoyed dinner at Mizumi restaurant. The bill was $160.18. The tax rate is 8.25% and the restaurant charges a 15% service fee on each bill, not including the tax.

a) what was the total amount the Han family paid for dinner?

Answer 1

$198.62

Explanation:

• The dinner itself is $160.18
• 8.25% tax on $160.18 is approximately $13.21
• A 15% service fee on $160.18 is approximately $25.23

**You only apply the 15% service fee to $160.18 and not 173.39 (dinner and tax) because the problem says the service fee is applied before tax.

160.18 + 13.21 + 25.23 = 198.62

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