Question

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.
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**.