You buy lunch for $12, give a 15% tip, and pay 7% sales tax. What is your total?
Answer
$14.64
How to solve it
1
Tax: 7% of $12 = $0.84
2
Subtotal: $12 + $0.84 = $12.84
3
Tip: 15% of $12 = $1.80
4
Total: $12.84 + $1.80 = $14.64
Hints
Calculate tax on the meal
Calculate tip on original meal price
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