Question

the bill for dinner totaled $56 before tax and tip. the restaurant added a 6 percent sales tax. if sandra wants to include a 16 percent tip calculated on the bill before sales tax is added, what is the total cost of the dinner?

$59.36
$64.96
$68.32
$68.86

Explanation:

Calculate the sales tax

Using the Multi-step Percent Problems knowledge point

$$ \text{Tax} = \$56 \times 0.06 = \$3.36 $$

Calculate the tip

Using the Tip Calculation with Tax knowledge point

$$ \text{Tip} = \$56 \times 0.16 = \$8.96 $$

Calculate the total cost

Using the Multi-step Percent Problems knowledge point

$$ \text{Total Cost} = \text{Bill} + \text{Tax} + \text{Tip} = \$56 + \$3.36 + \$8.96 = \$68.32 $$

Answer:

• (A) $59.36
• (B) $64.96
• (C) $68.32 (Correct answer)
• (D) $68.86