The following list shows the items and prices for a restaurant order. Calculate the total amount if there is a 7% tax and the customer leaves a 20% gratuity.

Question

1 appetizer: $7.39
2 entrees: $16.99 each
1 dessert: $5.29
2 drinks: $2.30 each
a.
$65.82
b.
$65.10
c.
$54.85
d.
$40.60

Answer 1

To calculate the total amount for the restaurant order, follow these steps:

1. Calculate the subtotal of the order:

   • Appetizer: $7.39
   • Entreess: 2 x $16.99 = $33.98
   • Dessert: $5.29
   • Drinks: 2 x $2.30 = $4.60

   Subtotal = Appetizer + Entrees + Dessert + Drinks: \[ \text{Subtotal} = 7.39 + 33.98 + 5.29 + 4.60 = 51.26 \]

2. Calculate the tax (7%): \[ \text{Tax} = \text{Subtotal} \times 0.07 = 51.26 \times 0.07 = 3.5882 \approx 3.59 \]

3. Calculate the total after tax: \[ \text{Total after tax} = \text{Subtotal} + \text{Tax} = 51.26 + 3.59 = 54.85 \]

4. Calculate the gratuity (20%): \[ \text{Gratuity} = \text{Total after tax} \times 0.20 = 54.85 \times 0.20 = 10.97 \]

5. Calculate the final total amount: \[ \text{Final Total} = \text{Total after tax} + \text{Gratuity} = 54.85 + 10.97 = 65.82 \]

Thus, the total amount is $65.82.

The correct answer is: a. $65.82.