Question

Jermaine had dinner at his favorite restaurant. If the sales tax rate is 5% and the sales tax on the meal came to $2.00, what was the total cost of the meal, including sales tax and a 15% tip?

A) $52.50
B) $40.00
C) $48.00
D) $57.00

Answer 1

5%=0.05
Let x be the cost of the meal as
x*0.05=$2.00
So,
x=$2.00/0.05
x=$40.00
So the cost of meal is $40.00
The tip is 15% or 0.15
Let y be the tip as
y=$40.00*0.15
y=6

So $40+$6=$46

The answer is not on the choices.

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

I did 15+5 and got 20 and 20 x 2 = 40 so the answer is B