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4 April, 09:17

A restaurant bill before tax is $15.50 if the sales tax is 8% and a 15% tip is added what is the total cost of the meal

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  1. 4 April, 09:20
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    To calculate tax:

    8% of 15.50 = 0.08 (15.50) = 1.24

    Cost of meal + tax = 15.5 + 1.24 = 16.74

    Assume tip is paid on full cost:

    15% of 16.74 = 0.15 (16.74)

    Tip = $2.51

    So total cost of meal + tip = 16.74 + 2.51

    $19.25
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