Question

The following list shows the items and prices for a restaurant order. Calculate the total amount if there is an 8% tax and the customer leaves a 20% gratuity. 1 appetizer: $8.59 2 entrees: $15.99 each 1 dessert: $4.69 2 drinks: $2.10 each a. $64.10 b. $63.31 c. $59.35 d. $40.15

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B

The total amount is $63.31 if there is an 8% tax and the customer leaves a 20% gratuity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

List of items                           Prices

1 Appetizer                             $8.59

2 Entrees                                $15.99 each

1 dessert                                 $4.69

2 drinks                                   $2.10 each

Total amount for the food order came to, $\left ( 1\times \ 8.59 \right +2\times \ 15.99+1\times \ 4.69+2\times\ 2.10)$$=\left (\ 8.59 \right + \ 31.98+ \ 4.69+\ 4.20)$=$49.46

Since the restaurant charges 8% as a tax on the total bill.

First, figure out the tax, 8% of $49.46$=0.08\times 49.46$=$3.9568

Now, figure out the Customer leaves a  gratuity, 20% of $49.46$=0.20\times \ 49.46$=$\ 9.896$

The total amount( including 8% tax and 20% gratuity )=$49.46+$9.896+$3.9568=$63.3128$\approx \ 63.31$

Answer 2

The answer is B, $63.31.