Question

Allam just finished a great meal at a restaurant in Wisconsin. The sales tax in Wisconsin is 5\%5%, and it is customary to leave a tip of 15\%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$15 meal, how much money will he have to pay with tax and tip?

Answer 1

$18.00 total payment

$15.00 x .05(tax) =$  .75
$15.00 x .15(tip) =$ 2.25
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                             $ 3.00
                       +    $15.00
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                             $18.00