Question

Allam just finished a great meal at a restaurant in

Wisconsin. The sales tax in Wisconsin is 5%, and it is
customary to leave a tip of 15% for the server. The tip
amount is calculated on the price of the meal before the
tax is applied. (Sales tax is not calculated on tips.)
If Allam ordered a $15 meal, how much money will he
have to pay with tax and tip?

Answer 1

Answer: the total amount is $18

Explanation:

The cost of the meal the Allam ordered was $15. It is customary to leave a tip of 15% for the server. If the tip amount is calculated on the price of the meal before the

tax is applied, then the amount of tip that he gave would be

15/100 × 15 = $2.25

The sales tax in Wisconsin is 5%. The amount of sales tax that he would pay is

5/100 × 15 = $0.75

Therefore, the total amount he would have to pay is

15 + 2.25 + 0.75 = $18