<u>Answer</u>:
<u>1. $5</u>
<u>2. $5,000</u>
Explanation:
1. For cost per person:
First, sum up all the percentage cost;
Banquet selling price=$20
a. Sales tax=5% of banquet price= 5/100 *20= $1
b. 15 percent gratuity charge=15/100 *20= $3
c. 5 percent over/under policy=5/100 *20=$1
Total cost =$5
2. For guaranteed 1000 persons:
Banquet selling price= $20 *1000= $20,000
a. Sales tax=5% of banquet price= 5/100 *20= $1000
b. 15 percent gratuity charge=15/100 *20= $3000
c. 5 percent over/under policy=5/100 *20=$1000
Total cost =$5000
