Question

Sal ate dinner at his favorite restaurant. Sal knows that the amount of the bill before tax will be $52.60 and that the sales tax rate is 8%. Sal decides to leave a 20% tip for the waiter based on the pre-tax amount. Use this information to answer Part A and Part B below.
Part A
How much will Sal leave for a tip?

Part B
What is the total bill for Sal's dinner including the tax and tip?

Answer 1

Answer:

A- Sal will leave $10.52 for a tip.

B- Sal's total bill will be $67.328.

Step-by-step explanation:

1) 20% of 52.6= 10.52 (Tip)

2) 8% of 52.6= 4.208 (Tax)

3) 10.52 + 4.208= 14.728 (Tip+Tax)

4) 52.6 + 14.728= 67.328 (Total bill)