Question

A group of three friends went to lunch. The bill, before sales tax and tip, was $45.50. A sales tax of 9%was added. The group then 20% on the amount after the sales tax was added. What was the amount, in dollars, of the sales tax? What was the total amount the group paid, including tax and tip?

Answer 1

The sales tax would be .09 cents, since 9÷100 is .09. $45.50+.09 is 45.59. 20% is the same as .2. $45.59+.2 is $45.79. Your answer is $45.79.