Question

The Smith family went out to dinner.
• The price of the meal was $29.85.
.
• The sales tax was 6%
of the price of the meal.
• The tip was 15%
of the meal and the sales tax.
How much money did the Smith family pay for the meal, including tax and tip?
A
$50.85
B
$36.39
C
$36.12
D
$31.95

Answer 1

To determine how much the Smith family paid for the meal, including tax and tip, we can follow these steps:

1. **Calculate the sales tax:**
- The price of the meal is $29.85.
- Sales tax rate is 6%.
- Sales tax = Price of meal × Sales tax rate
- Sales tax = $29.85 × 0.06 = $1.791 (approximately $1.79)

2. **Calculate the total cost of the meal with sales tax:**
- Total cost = Price of meal + Sales tax
- Total cost = $29.85 + $1.79 = $31.64

3. **Calculate the tip:**
- The tip is 15% of the total cost (meal + tax).
- Tip = Total cost × Tip rate
- Tip = $31.64 × 0.15 = $4.746 (approximately $4.75)

4. **Calculate the total amount paid:**
- Total amount = Total cost + Tip
- Total amount = $31.64 + $4.75 = $36.39

Thus, the Smith family paid **$36.39** for the meal, including tax and tip.

The correct answer is **B. $36.39**.