Question

Jennifer and two friends went out to eat. Their bill was $54.25 and they need to pay tax of 8% and leave a 17% tip. If they split the bill evenly, how much will they each pay?

Answer 1

Answer: $22.8501

Step-by-step explanation:

Since their bill was $54.25 and they need to pay tax of 8% and leave a 17% tip, the total amount that will be paid will be:

= $54.25 + (8% × $54.25)

= $54.25 + (0.08 × $54.25)

= $54.25 + $4.34

= $58.59

We then add the 17% tip. This will be:

= $58.59 + (17% × $58.59)

= $58.59 + (0.17 × $58.59)

= $58.59 + $9.9603

= $68.5503

Since they want to split the bill evenly, we divide the total amount gotten by 3. This will be:

= $68.5503 / 3

= $22.8501

Each person will pay $22.8501