Question

The price of dinner was $24.80. The sales tax was 8%. The server was given a 15% tip (calculated after tax was added). What was the total cost of the meal?

A
$5.70

B
$25.03

C
$30.50

D
$30.80

Answer 1

D. $30.80

Explanation:

8/100=0.08

0.08*24.80=1.984

1.984+24.80=26.78

15/100=0.15

0.15*26.78=4.017

4.017+26.78=30.80