Question

Benny, and his three friends went to lunch. The bill, before sales tas and tip, was $37.50. A sales tas of 8% was added. The group then tipped 18% on the amount before the sales tax was added. What was the total amount the group paid, inclouding tax and tip?

Answer 1

Answer:

there was a tax of 8%.

there was a tip of 18%.

3 dollars

Step-by-step explanation:

what is 8% of $37.50?

To find the percent of something, first you need to put the percent as a decimal.

8% in decimal form is 0.08 (If you think about it they're both 8 hundredths)

just multiply the percent in decimal form by the number.

37.50 dollars × 0.08 = 3 dollars.

Answer 2

Hello! I believe that I have the answer.

My answer: The total amount was $47.79.

8% of $37.50 is $3. $37.50 + $3 = $40.50.

18% of $40.50 is $7.29. $40.50 + $7.29 = $47.79.

I hope that helps! Please let me know if my answer is incorrect.