Question

Mrs. Matthews hosted a going away party for her friend at a local restaurant. She purchased decorations at Parties-R-Us for $100. The food at the restaurant cost $1200. A gratuity (tip) of 30% will be added to the bill by the restaurant. If a tax of 8% was charged on the food and decorations, what was the total cost of the party?

Answer 1

apply the tax to the food and decorations but not the tip, add that separately.
100*1.08 + 1200*1.08 +1200*0.3

Answer 2

thx