Question

Jason and his friend went to a restaurant for dinner. The food that they ordered cost $25. A 7% sales tax was applied to the total.

After the sales tax was applied, Jason paid a 15% tip on the total bill. How much did Jason pay at the restaurant?
OA. $30.76
OB. $28.75
OC. $30.50
OD. $26.75

Answer 1

A. $30.76

Explanation:

First find the amount of tax applied to the bill.

Change 7% to a decimal by moving the decimal point two places left.

7% = 0.07

Multiply

25 x 0.07 = 1.75

Add the amount of tax to the total cost.

25 + 1.75 = 26.75

Now find the amount of the tip.

Change 15% to a decimal by moving the decimal two places left.

15% = 0.15

Multiply

26.75 x 0.15 = 4.0125

Add the amount of the tip back into the cost.

26.75 + 4.0125 = 30.7625

Round

30.7625 = 30.76