Question

You order an appetizer for $8.99, 2 entrees for $9.99 each, and a dessert for $5.49. The sales tax is 4% and you leave a 15% tip based on the bill with sales tax. What is your total cost of your restaurant outing?
(1 point)
Responses

$25.45
$25.45

$41.21
$41.21

$35.84
$35.84

$39.63

Answer 1

First find the pre-tax total:
8.99 + 2(9.99) + 5.49 = 34.46

Add 4% sales tax:
34.46 × 1.04 = 35.8384

Add 15% tip on the taxed bill:
35.8384 × 1.15 = 41.21416 ≈ $41.21

Answer: $41.21