A restaurant bill is $85 before tax. With 8% sales tax and a 20% tip (calculated on pre-tax amount), what is the total?
Answer
$108.8
How to solve it
1
Bill: $85
2
Tax: 8% of $85 = $6.80
3
Tip: 20% of $85 = $17.00
4
Total: $85 + $6.80 + $17.00 = $108.80
Hints
Calculate tax: 8% of $85
Calculate tip: 20% of $85
Add bill + tax + tip