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

First you'll wanna find the amount of tax. To do so, you'll need to multiply the price of Allam's meal by the amount of tax in the state.

Divide 5% by 100 to turn it into a decimal. Then multiply it by 15.

5% ⇒ 0.05

15 × 0.05 = 0.75

The tax is $0.75. Now find the 15% tip by using the same method.

15% ⇒ 0.15

15 × 0.15 = 2.25

The tip is $2.25. Now add the three amounts together to find the total price of Allam's meal.

15 + 2.25 + 0.15 = 17.40

Answer:

Allam will have to pay $17.40 for his meal.