The cost of your meal is $24.80. Sales tax is 8%. You leave a tip that is 20% of the cost if the meal. What is the total amount of your bill?

Answer 1

You are given the following:

Cost of meal $24.80

Sale Tax: 8%

Tip: 20%

Do the following:

First: Convert your fractions into decimals. It's easier.:

8%---> 0.08% 20%-->0.20

Second, multiply 24.80 and 0.08

24.80 X 0.08 = 1.984

Third, you multiply 24.80 and 0.20 and add the cost of meal, not the cost of the meal and tax together.

24.80 X 0.20 = 4.96

Finally add the cost of meal, sale, and tip:

1.984 + 4.96 +24.80= 31.744

Rounded:

Answer: $31.74