The Rodriguez family dined at a restaurant. Their bill came to $119 plus 9% sales tax. They also plan to leave a 22% tip on the price of the meal before tax.

Which is a reasonable estimate of the total amount they will pay?
(A.)$121
(B.)$132
(C.)$144
(D.)$156

Question

The Rodriguez family dined at a restaurant. Their bill came to $119 plus 9% sales tax. They also plan to leave a 22% tip on the price of the meal before tax.

Which is a reasonable estimate of the total amount they will pay?
(A.)$121
(B.)$132
(C.)$144
(D.)$156

dude · Answer

Okay, we can start by calculating tip as they want to give tip before any taxes

You should convert the percent (22%) to a decimal, do you know how to do that?

wardchl000 · Answer

Yes

dude · Answer

Okay

Multiply the bill cost ($119) by the percent (22%)

wardchl000 · Answer

ok thx

dude · Answer

Hmm

That's not it..

Once you have that, you'll have to find the total after tax

To do the same as previous but with the different percentage (9%)

Once you find that, add that to the original, then add the tip amount

wardchl000 · Answer

I got it thank you.