You order an appetizer for $9.99, 2 entrées for $7.99 each, and a dessert for $3.49. The sales tax is 6% and you leave a 15% tip based on the bill with sales tax. What is the total cost of your restaurant outing?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

$26.17
$26.17

$35.91
$35.91

$22.75
$22.75

$33.88

Answer 1

To calculate the total cost of your restaurant outing, let's break it down step-by-step:

1. Calculate the cost of the food items:

   • Appetizer: $9.99
   • Entrées: 2 x $7.99 = $15.98
   • Dessert: $3.49

   Total cost of food items: \[ 9.99 + 15.98 + 3.49 = 29.46 \]

2. Calculate the sales tax:

   • Sales tax rate: 6%
   • Sales tax amount: \[ 29.46 \times 0.06 = 1.7676 \text{ (rounded to 1.77)} \]

3. Calculate the cost including tax: \[ 29.46 + 1.77 = 31.23 \]

4. Calculate the tip:

   • Tip rate: 15%
   • Tip amount: \[ 31.23 \times 0.15 = 4.6845 \text{ (rounded to 4.68)} \]

5. Calculate the total cost: \[ 31.23 + 4.68 = 35.91 \]

So, the total cost of your restaurant outing is $35.91.

Correct Response: $35.91