Question

Jackson is treating his best friend to lunch for his birthday. They order two deluxe hamburgers and fries at $14.95 a plate and two large sodas at $3.49 each. Then as a birthday surprise, Jackson orders two pieces of chocolate cake at $7.95 each. Jackson knows that tax is 8.21%. How much will Jackson's bill be with tax?(1 point)

Answer 1

To calculate Jackson's total bill with tax, we can break down the costs step by step.

1. **Calculate the cost of the hamburgers and fries**:
- Cost for two deluxe hamburgers and fries: \( 2 \times 14.95 = 29.90 \)

2. **Calculate the cost of the large sodas**:
- Cost for two large sodas: \( 2 \times 3.49 = 6.98 \)

3. **Calculate the cost of the chocolate cake**:
- Cost for two pieces of chocolate cake: \( 2 \times 7.95 = 15.90 \)

4. **Calculate the total cost before tax**:
- Total cost before tax:
\[
29.90 + 6.98 + 15.90 = 52.78
\]

5. **Calculate the tax**:
- Tax amount:
\[
52.78 \times 0.0821 \approx 4.33
\]

6. **Calculate the total bill including tax**:
- Total bill:
\[
52.78 + 4.33 \approx 57.11
\]

Therefore, Jackson's total bill including tax is approximately **$57.11**.