The cost of the meal before the sales tax and tip= $689
Sales tax = 8%
The family then tipped 20% on the ammount after the sales was added
PART A
The amount of the sales tax can be calculated as follows
Amount of sales tax = sales tax * the amount of the meal
Amount of sales tax = 8% x $689
Amount of sales tax = 8/100 x 689
Amount of sales tax = 0.08 x 689
Amount of sales tax = $55.12
Therefore, the amount of sales tax is $55.12
PART B
What is the total amount paid by the family after adding the tax sales and 20% tipping
The cost of the meal = $689
Amount of sales tax = $55. 12
20% tipping on the amount after the sales tax was added
Amount of the meal after the sales has been added = $689 + $55.12
Amount of the meal after the sales tax has been added = $744. 12
20% tipping of the total amount = 20% x 744.12
= 20/100 x 744.12
= 0.2 x 744.12
= $148.82
The total amount paid by the family = 689 + 55.12 + 148.82
The total amount = $892.94
Therefore, the family paid a total amount of $892.94
